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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Specialist Clinical Pharmacists working within the South West Wales Cancer Centre at Singleton Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of pharmacy service to haematology/oncology patients within Swansea Bay area. Pharmacy services include outpatient clinic reviews, non-medical prescribing skills & injectable cancer clinical reviews.

Successful candidates will be appointed to either of the following roles dependant on qualifications:

• Advanced Pharmacist – Band 8a (Permanent)

If personal specification is met and experience supports appointment.

• Clinical Pharmacist – Band 7 (Secondment 12 months)

The successful candidate with a current level of experience that supports appointment to a clinical pharmacist role but requires further training to support an advanced practice role will be appointed to the band 7 role on a secondment basis for a period of 12 months.

During the training period, they will undertake a series of competencies as well as on the job training. On successful attainment of the competencies to the required level, they will be appointed to the role of Advanced Pharmacist Band 8a. If the competencies are not achieved within 12 months from appointment this will not allow for successful progression to the Band 8a role and therefore the secondment will end on expiry of the 12 month period.

Main duties of the job

It is an ideal role for a pharmacist wanting experience of providing care to cancer patients & who is keen to step up in a supportive environment. However, specific cancer experience is not needed, & we can provide clinical training to the right candidate.

Your experience will have been gained working in a patient focussed environment using your knowledge and skills to improve patient care & promote optimal outcomes from medicines, including experience of undertaking research and/or audit.

There is a strong focus on learning & development, with the post providing education & clinical leadership within Cancer patients to junior pharmacists, & other health professionals/undergraduates.

In addition, the role will require the ongoing completion of core directorate activities such as reporting & analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance & risk management.

Provision & development of an advanced pharmaceutical care service for haematology & oncology patients.

Provide expert advice & guidance on the safe and effective use of medicines & produce of drug related policies & shared care protocols.

Liaison with health professionals in other tertiary centres & in community care to provide on-going pharmaceutical care & advice when patients transfer setting & to ensure continuity of medication supplies.

Investigation of medication related incidents or complaints within haematology / oncology services & explore ways of minimising the risk of future re-occurrence.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.