Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 3 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Primary Care and Community Services, (Central) - Band 8b

We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking individual to lead on the development of safe effective clinical pharmacy services within primary care and community.  You will operationally lead, promote and support the continued development of the pharmacy services ensuring a focus on patient care and outcomes.  This will be achieved through team leadership and collaborative working with colleagues across the integrated health community. (IHC)

There is a strong ethos of development and innovation: we continue to increase the number of non-medical prescribers providing clinical services and you will support the development of advanced practice across all professions. We actively encourage career progression by offering funded places on the Independent prescribing course and the Advanced Clinical Practice MSc (run by Bangor and Glyndwr Universities). We have our own BCUHB development framework which supports pharmacists to map themselves against the RPS Faculty, all members of staff are encouraged to build a portfolio.

Main duties of the job

As part of this role you will also deputise for the Head of Pharmacy, Primary Care and Community with other cross sector operational leads, representing the role of pharmacy in the delivery of care as well as contributing to the resolution and direction of service delivery.

This is a part-time hours (22.5 hours).

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you would like to discuss further, please contact

Rory Wilkinson – Head of Pharmacy Primary Care and Community (Centre)

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel:07500027249

Ceri Jones  -Deputy Head of Pharmacy Primary Care & Community (Centre)

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: 07827997691

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.