Deputy Head of Pharmacy Primary Care and Community

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.

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 position (22.5 hours). The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

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

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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.

You will find the full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Essential criteria:

• Registered pharmacist with GPhC Masters Degree or equivalent in pharmacy
• Post-graduate diploma / MSc in relevant pharmacy area or equivalent documented experience in relevant area

Desirable criteria:

• Practicing member of RPS Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Teaching/assessing qualification Independent/supplementary prescriber ECDL

Essential criteria:

• Able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience in providing specialist pharmacy services.
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge of pharmacy services to mental health and community services
• Demonstrable experience of managing conflicting priorities within tight budgets and/or time constraints

Essential criteria:

• Project management & Operational management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate and manage staff effectively

Essential Criteria:

• Advanced knowledge of clinical pharmacy and evidence-based therapeutics in area of responsibility
• Awareness of statutory and professional standards that apply to prescribing and pharmacy services.

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge of health service developments that will impact on general practice and community pharmacy

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of leadership skills and ability to influence and negotiate within the service, and external stakeholders.
• Good communicator, motivated and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with individuals and partner organisations