Foundation Pharmacist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, North Wales, invites applications for a newly qualified pharmacist on a fixed-term/secondment until 31 March 2027 to start your career in a supportive team.

You will rotate across primary care and community services, participate in the HEIW postgraduate foundation pharmacist programme, and contribute to patient-centred care.

Welsh language skills are desirable and both Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold MPharm degree and be a registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics essential.
• Experience with electronic and manual information sources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work across primary care and community services at multiple sites in East IHC.
• Participate in HEIW postgraduate foundation pharmacist programme with RCPharm credentialing.
• Rotate across multiple departments to gain experience in clinical areas.
• Collaborate within integrated clinical pharmacy teams to influence treatment decisions.
• Engage in learning and professional growth in a dynamic healthcare setting.
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed.

Skills

MPharm degree

GPhC registered

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Therapeutics knowledge

Information sources (electronic/manual

Education

MPharm Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

This post is fixed term/secondment until 31/03/2027 due funding. Are you a newly qualified pharmacist looking for an exciting start to your career? Join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team in beautiful North Wales! Develop your clinical skills and make a real difference to patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Work in primary care and community services across multiple sites in East IHC
• Participate in structured training through the HEIW post-graduate foundation pharmacist programme, leading to RCPharm Foundation credentialing.
• Rotate across multiple departments, gaining experience in specialist and generalist clinical areas.
• Work within integrated clinical pharmacy teams to influence treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes.
• Engage in collaborative working and maintain a strong focus on patient care.
• Embrace opportunities for learning and professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• MPharm Degree or equivalent
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy
• Good knowledge of therapeutics
• Knowledge of electronic and manual information sources

Desirable criteria

• Practicing member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification
• Training qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy

Desirable criteria

• Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems

Aptitudes And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good verbal/written communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Organisational ability

Other

Essential criteria

• Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
• Willingness to participate in on-call roster as necessary

Desirable criteria

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner