Clinical Pharmacist E+T / Teacher Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading health organization in England seeks a passionate Teacher Practitioner in Pharmacy. This unique role combines advanced clinical practice at the Royal Gwent Hospital with educational responsibilities at Cardiff University. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, contribute to pharmaceutical training programs, and possess excellent communication skills. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, this role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to impact future pharmacy practices significantly.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits package

Extensive training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy practice and education.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
• Capability to act as a non-medical prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Shape education and training strategies.
• Provide clinical leadership within specialist areas.
• Facilitate training programs for pharmacy services.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Leadership and influencing skills

Excellent communication

Education

Pharmacy degree

Honorary lecturer status

Job description

This post is fixed term/secondment for 30 months from start date due to funding. If you are interested applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

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.

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

Main Duties Of The Job

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

What makes this role unique?

• Dual Impact: Split your time between Cardiff University (2 days) and clinical pharmacy services at the Royal Gwent Hospital 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 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 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.

To demonstrate a strong drive for excellence and delivering positive impact in all aspects of the role, requiring excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to ensure optimal outcomes for delivery.

Benefits

• Fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training and excellent in‑house programmes.
• Opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways, including a range of management development programmes.
• Flexible working and promotion of a healthy work life balance, with occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.