Job overview

Are you a pharmacist who is keen to make a meaningful difference to the service provision, patient experience and outcomes in dermatology in the West Integrated Health Community (IHC)? Have you got a postgraduate qualification at advanced practice level and are ready to apply your skills in dermatology?

We are excited to announce the creation of this pharmacist advanced clinical practice role within the dermatology team in the West IHC of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). The post holder will take a clinical leadership role within the dermatology team with a specific focus on those patients with chronic conditions who are prescribed advanced therapies such as biologics.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative pharmacist with significant clinical experience at advanced practice level, strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and a vision for the future. The successful candidate will have a track record of quality improvement, service development and clinical leadership in a multidisciplinary team.

The post is ideal for somebody looking to apply their clinical leadership skills to improve outcomes and build on their advanced clinical practice qualification working towards Royal Pharmaceutical Society consultant pharmacist credentialling.

Main duties of the job

To strategically lead, develop and implement a high-quality clinical pharmacy service as part of the multidisciplinary team in dermatology.

To provide expert clinical practice and excellent patient-centred care for, and in collaboration with, patients with chronic conditions in dermatology.

To lead on developing a strategic vision and roadmap for chronic disease management by the MDT in dermatology.

Be an effective mentor, coach and role model. Deliver education and training for health care professionals across the IHC and act as a designated prescribing practitioner (DPP) for staff in training to become a non-medical prescriber

Lead on service improvement, support and contribute to clinical research and development in dermatology and share learning through publication and presentation at conferences.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and /or Welsh 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.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.