Advanced Bone Specialist Pharmacist - INTERNAL

Llandudno, Wales, United Kingdom

7/12/2025

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen in the North Wales Bone Densitometry Service for an Osteoporosis Specialist Pharmacist

The Specialist Pharmacist will be a secondment for 5 months.

Band 8a – 15 hours per week (4 sessions)

The North Wales Bone Unit have had a prolonged absence of a consultant for the past 3 years and we are currently in the process of working with Rheumatology for the formation of a joint Rheumatology and bone consultant. This is likely to take an average of 6 months. In view of this we are looking to recruit additional staff to cover the shortage. Hence we are recommending the formation of a temporary post to cover the shortfall with a pharmacist with a special interest in bone.

For further information please contact - Ceri Ann Jones ([email protected])

Main duties of the job

We're looking for a motivated and proactive pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team. In this rewarding role, you'll make a real difference to patients at risk of osteoporosis and fragility fractures by optimising their treatment and supporting their recovery.

You'll work closely with colleagues in the bone unit, orthogeriatrics and rheumatology, contributing your expertise to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing. From reviewing complex medication regimens to supporting the development of local guidelines and delivering education sessions to staff, this is a varied role with real scope to shape care pathways and improve outcomes.

If you're looking to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment - while playing a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care -we’d love to hear from you.

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

This post is fixed term/secondment until 31/12/205 due to funding. 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You 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 specification

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty
• Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Higher Education Institute Clinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor
• Training qualification Leadership and/or management qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Leadership and management experience
  
  

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to influence and negotiate within a multidisciplinary team setting
• Evidence of implementation of change
• Good communicator, motivated, able to lead and work as part of a team
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and delegate
• Development of protocols and procedures
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of successful management of people
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff