Senior Pharmacist - Powys Living Well Service

This is a new role created to support the multidisciplinary team at Powys Living Well Service deliver a biopsychosocial approach to the management of long term conditions specifically: persistent pain, chronic fatigue/ME, long covid and weight management issues. People referred to the service will often be experiencing multimorbidity and have complex needs. There will be a focus on reducing unwarranted polypharmacy and ensuring that any medications taken are used in the most effective way., The Pharmacist role will be a key contributor to the Powys Living Well Service providing specialist expertise around medicines, building on the existing multidisciplinary team (MDT) members clinical expertise and supporting primary care colleagues and service users. Managing a clinical case load including agreed prescribing responsibilities.Providing expert advice on medicines and therapeutics, including specialist pharmaceutical advice and legislative guidance for the Living Well Service.Leading on policy and guideline development around medicines for the management of long-term conditions. Updating health care practitioners on changes in clinical practice; guidance and national policy around medicines within the therapeutic areas covered by the service.Supporting individuals who would benefit from clinical pharmacist input, including medication reviews, optimising medicines use and identifying opportunities for deprescribing and encouraging self-management.Contribute to teaching,
training and supervision of other staff within the service.Undertaking research, audit and service development will be an integral part of service delivery.

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

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.