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Pharmacist lead for the Children, Young People and Family Health Service, working across Community Paediatrics in Cardiff and the Vale and Tertiary Paediatric Services at the Noah’s Ark Children's Hospital for Wales

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced clinical pharmacist to join our patient-focused and progressive Children and Women Pharmacy Team.

You will have the opportunity to lead on medicines management for the Children, Young People and Family Health Directorate. The post holder will have responsibility for pharmacy clinical services to a variety of specialities, including neurodevelopmental disorders, CAMHS and children with complex needs. They will also provide pharmaceutical advice and input to the MDT at the excellent Ty Hafan Hospice, caring for children with life-limiting illnesses.

Independent prescribing and managing clinics within the Neurodevelopmental service will be another exciting and fulfilling element of the role. You will also be working as part of the Children and Women Pharmacy Team in the Children's Hospital for Wales, providing clinical pharmacy services to tertiary specialities as well as managing and training junior staff to cover across services. 

Our aim is to help and support you to continue the development of these recently established clinical pharmacy services to this speciality. Our innovative services, backed by strong technical support, are highly respected & fully integrated within the Children’s Hospital for Wales. Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills & enthusiasm will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service & a key member of our supportive clinical pharmacy team.

At Cardiff and Vale UHB our values demonstrate our commitment to our patients:

• We care about the people we serve & the people we work with

• We trust & respect one another

• We take personal responsibility

• We treat people with kindness

• We act with integrity

Cardiff’s cultural & sporting facilities, the peace & harmony of nearby National Parks, or the stimulating Welsh coastline, are matched by the many opportunity afforded its aspiring healthcare practitioners. Discover how you can enjoy life to the full & progress your fulfilling career by sharing in our values, caring for people, keeping them well.

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

Closing Date: 4th March 2021

Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the resident labour market test. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UKVI website.