Clinical Pharmacist: E+T / Teacher Practitioner

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a passionate Teacher Practitioner to influence pharmacy education and improve patient care. This role involves split responsibilities between Cardiff University and clinical services at the Royal Gwent Hospital, focusing on clinical leadership and educational excellence. Ideal candidates will have advanced clinical skills, a relevant pharmacy qualification, and the ability to work collaboratively in both clinical and educational settings. Flexible working is encouraged, alongside a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with relevant experience in clinical and educational settings.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and skills in a specialty area.
• Strong communication skills and ability to teach.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction of Education and Training at ABUHB.
• Provide clinical leadership and improve patient care through innovative strategies.
• Work with Cardiff University School of Pharmacy and ABUHB in clinical and educational roles.
• Act as non-medical prescriber and role model in Pharmacy practice.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Educational leadership

Non-medical prescribing

Ability to work collaboratively

Fluent in Welsh (desirable)

Education

Relevant Pharmacy qualification

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille), please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or EMAIL [e-mail].

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and an information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply for this post, so please check your account regularly.

Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

Are you a passionate, forward‑thinking pharmacist ready to make a lasting impact?

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Pharmacy is thrilled to announce a brand‑new Teacher Practitioner role, created in partnership with Cardiff University School of Pharmacy. This is your chance to combine advanced clinical practice with academic influence—shaping the next generation of pharmacists while driving excellence in patient care.

• Dual Impact: Split your time between Cardiff University (2 days) and clinical pharmacy services at the Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH) site (3 days)—bringing expertise to both education and frontline healthcare.
• Clinical Leadership: Deliver advanced clinical skills in a specialist area, while supporting innovation, improvement and best practice across our services.
• Educational Excellence: Join our expanding team of ABUHB pharmacy educators, facilitating the delivery of a range of training programmes.
• Academic Influence: Become an honorary member of the prestigious Cardiff University School of Pharmacy, shaping the development, delivery and assessment of the MPharm course.

Why ABUHB?

At RGH and across ABUHB, our teams are known for their supportive culture and commitment to excellence. We invest in our people, offering opportunities for development and career progression—all within a welcoming and innovative environment.

This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to lead, inspire, and transform pharmacy education and practice.

Main Duties of the Job

• Shape the strategic direction of Education and Training at ABUHB and beyond, in consultation with the Education and Training team and Pharmacy Management Team; organise, evaluate and deliver training and development programmes within Pharmacy Services.
• Provide clinical leadership and skills in the designated speciality area, including supporting the implementation of medicines optimisation strategies, improving patient flow, and service improvements aimed at enhancing patient care and safety.
• Work across both Cardiff University School of Pharmacy as an honorary lecturer and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as an advanced clinical pharmacist and education lead. Clinical services will include ward‑based clinical care, dispensary sessions and prescribing services where applicable at our Royal Gwent Hospital site.
• Act as a non‑medical prescriber when required, undertaking agreed sessions within the sphere of competence, initiating, modifying medication, monitoring therapy and adjusting treatment options.
• Act as a professional role‑model in the field of Pharmacy practice in both organisations, and provide a consistently high standard of practice in line with the ABUHB Pharmacy Vision.

The post is fixed‑term/secondment for 30 months from start date due to funding.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Desirable Criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification.