Advanced Pharmacist - Unscheduled Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join the Unscheduled Care Pharmacy Team within the Emergency Quadrant at Glan Clwyd Hospital on a Band 8a maternity cover basis. This post will play a key role in the development and delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service across Unscheduled Care, including the Emergency Department (ED), Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).

The successful post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior pharmacy colleagues, contributing to service development, education, leadership and quality improvement within a fast-paced clinical environment. This role offers excellent opportunities to further develop advanced clinical practice, leadership and service improvement skills. Main duties of the job Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service across Unscheduled Care areas, including ED, AMU, SAU and SDEC.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective and timely use of medicines within unscheduled care pathways, improving patient flow and supporting early discharge where appropriate. Contribute to clinical decision-making, including medication reconciliation, complex medicines management, prescribing advice and discharge planning. Support and lead the education, training and professional development of junior pharmacy staff and members of the wider clinical team.

Participate in leadership, service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities within the Unscheduled Care pharmacy service. Work collaboratively with digital and informatics teams to support the development and use of integrated electronic systems, improving medicines safety, patient flow and continuity of care across primary and secondary care. Support workforce planning and contribute to the operational management of the Unscheduled Care pharmacy service as required.

Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice, promoting innovation, patient safety and high standards of person-centred care., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply., You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description, You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac., Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary Willingness to participate in "on call" out of hours duty roster as necessary MPharm degree or equivalent Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards) Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy Desirable Experience in relevant clinical area Leadership and management experience Aptitude and Abilities Essential Good verbal/written communication skills IT literate Evidence of implementation of change Ability to prioritise and delegate Development of protocols and procedures, Committed to self-study and self-development Patient Focused Ability to meet deadlines 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 leadersh