Clinical Pharmacist

Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join the Inflammatory Bowel Disease team at the University Hospital of Llandough. The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy services and medicines management to patients of the highly specialised Inflammatory Bowel Disease service, supported by the lead pharmacist for IBD and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT). This brand‑new position has been developed to ensure safe and effective medicines for IBD patients within CAVUHB and offers an exciting chance to contribute to cutting‑edge treatment options. Responsibilities Provide initiation and surveillance services for all patients on biologics and immunomodulators, including homecare provisions. Improve medicines optimisation, patient education, safety and compliance. Help reduce costs through unnecessary prescribing and dose adjustments, under senior support from the IBD team. Work closely with the MDT to develop your role as a specialist pharmacist in IBD, receiving supervision, training and support from the lead IBD pharmacist. Contribute to pharmacist‑led biologic clinics run by the lead IBD pharmacist. Qualifications & Requirements Experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist with excellent communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Willingness to develop advanced practice in IBD with guidance from the lead pharmacist. Application & Working Arrangements Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship to obtain a Health and Care visa or a Skilled Worker visa unless they have permission to work via another route. Non‑UK/RoI candidates should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting "Work in the UK". If eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and the annual Immigration Health Surcharge is not required. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About the Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. We serve a population of approximately 500,000 people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our values are: We are kind and caring We are respectful We have trust and integrity We take personal responsibility Why Work With Us? Cardiff offers a fantastic city life, rich cultural and sporting opportunities, and a beautiful surrounding countryside. It is an excellent place to live and work, with a welcoming community and high quality of life. #J-18808-Ljbffr