Clinical Pharmacist: Education and Training

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers a unique opportunity for a dedicated Education and Training Pharmacist to advance their career while shaping the future pharmacy workforce. The role involves leading educational initiatives at Grange University Hospital and collaborating with the wider pharmacy team to uphold high training standards.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with relevant qualifications and experience.
• Passion for education and training within a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacy Education and Training strategy.
• Lead training programs for pharmacy staff.
• Act as a non-medical prescriber within competence.

Skills

Education and training

Pharmacy practice

Communication

Education

Pharmacy degree

Postgraduate qualifications in education

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 contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team at 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail].

If you are successful at interview, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

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

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the registered email account.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

The salary scale has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026, to be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

ABUHB Pharmacy offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career portfolio or take the next step in their career—an opportunity to influence and shape the next generation of pharmacy workforce. We have a 12-month, 0.6 WTE Education and Training 8A Pharmacist role available as either a fixed-term or secondment opportunity (all secondment applications require line manager approval).

We seek a pharmacist passionate about education and training to join our Secondary Care team in a key E+T specialist role based at our flagship Grange University Hospital site. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and driven to make a positive impact. As part of the ABUHB Pharmacy Vision, we are committed to investing in our workforce and delivering high standards of pharmacy education and training.

In this role, you will lead and facilitate education and training delivery at the site, including the Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (FPUPP). You will work within a dynamic and supportive environment as part of the wider ABUHB E+T team.

The working pattern will be discussed and agreed upon appointment.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties Of The Job

• Support the ABUHB Education and Training strategy by working with Site and Education and Training Leads to organise, evaluate, and deliver training programs within the Pharmacy Department.
• Ensure training and education meet statutory, professional, and regulatory requirements for various pharmacy roles.
• Lead and support delivery of HEIW-commissioned training programs, including FPUPP.
• Act as a role model in pharmacy practice, maintaining high standards in line with the ABUHB Pharmacy Vision.
• Serve as a non-medical prescriber when required, undertaking sessions within your sphere of competence, including initiating/modifying medication, monitoring therapy, and adjusting treatments.
• Support and deputise for Lead Pharmacists within the Pharmacy Department when needed.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to high-quality care. We offer an excellent workplace environment with opportunities for career development, flexible working, and support for wellbeing. Our strategy focuses on delivering care closer to home and providing high-quality hospital services. Join us to be part of innovative healthcare delivery.

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

Experience

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