Job Description
Job summaryOpportunity for Specialist Pharmacist to join the Inflammatory Bowel Disease team at the University Hospital for Llandough to cover maternity leave (12 months)We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced clinical pharmacist to join the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Team at Llandough Hospital.The post holder will have the opportunity to provide clinical pharmacy services and medicines management to patients of the highly specialised Inflammatory Bowel Disease service.The post holder will be supported in developing their advanced practice by our experienced team of pharmacists and the excellent team of professionals working in both multidisciplinary teams.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist, with excellent communication skills who will work well within the multi-disciplinary team. Previous experience in the speciality is desirable but not essential.Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills & enthusiasm will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service & a key member of our clinical pharmacy team.The role will have responsibility for managing and prescribing medication, for patients as well as leading on the development and maintenance of medicines management policies and procedures for this patient cohort.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDesirableMeets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specificationExperienceEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDesirableMeets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specificationSkills / KnowledgeEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDesirableMeets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specificationPersonal QualitiesEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDesirableMeets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specificationOtherEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDesirableMeets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital LlandoughPenlan RoadPenarthCF64 2XXEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)