Pharmacist in Powys

This is a fantastic development opportunity to gain invaluable experience as a clinical pharmacist with the option of studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, if desired. Registered pharmacists currently working in any sector are welcome to apply. The post is a permanent post, up to full time hours and can be flexible in base within North Powys.

You will be working in conjunction with a growing team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and your development will be further supported by the Health Board Medicines Management team and an experienced multidisciplinary workforce, including GPs.

You will be pivotal to the quality of care and operational efficiency, with regard to medicines, across Powys and will travel around one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Your communication, clinical and innovative skills will be used to demonstrate the significant input that pharmacy professionals of all grades have to offer to patient care and multidisciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job

The role will be based within the Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) community services team and will offer Medicines Management support to designated community hospital wards and departments and community teams, this may include reviewing patients in their own homes.

There is also a unique opportunity to support the implementation of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) at PTHB.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.