Clinical Pharmacist – Medicine Leadership & Optimisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Newport is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for Medicine. This role involves leading pharmacy services and working closely with medical specialties to ensure safe and effective medication use. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to train junior staff. The position is fixed-term for 24 months with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Paid mandatory training

Extensive training and development opportunities

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Motivated and experienced pharmacist with not only the skill but the passion for providing high-quality pharmacy services within medicine.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of medicines and optimization to medical specialties.
• Manage high-cost medicines and specific therapies.
• Education and training of pharmacist trainees and junior pharmacists.
• Ensure medicine safety and financial governance related to medicines use.
• Collaborate with pharmacy colleagues to unify practices across sites.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership ability

Team collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in Newport is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for Medicine. This role involves leading pharmacy services and working closely with medical specialties to ensure safe and effective medication use. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to train junior staff. The position is fixed-term for 24 months with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.