This is a pivotal, part time (0.7WTE) senior role leading the development and delivery of paediatric pharmacy services within BCUHB.
The Lead Paediatric Pharmacist will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure a high-quality, innovative and patient-centred service, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective care for children and young people.
The post holder will deliver expert pharmaceutical advice in paediatrics, lead on clinical governance, quality and safety, and drive service improvement in line with Health Board and NHS Wales priorities. A key focus will be enhancing clinical integration, developing the workforce, and embedding evidence-based practice across paediatric services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to shape services, influence system-wide change and improve outcomes for children and their families.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The Lead Paediatric Pharmacist will provide strategic and operational leadership for paediatric pharmacy services across BCUHB, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality medicines management for children and young people. The post holder will lead service development and transformation in line with Health Board and NHS Wales priorities, embedding best practice and driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes and experience.
Acting as the professional lead for paediatric medicines, the role will deliver expert clinical and pharmaceutical advice, supporting complex decision-making and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to enhance integration across paediatric care pathways.
The post holder will lead on clinical governance, quality and medicines safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while promoting continuous improvement through audit, research and innovation. They will also play a key role in developing the workforce, fostering a culture of learning and professional excellence.
As a senior leader, the role will contribute to effective medicines optimisation and resource management, whilst representing pharmacy within key forums and influencing the wider strategic direction of paediatric services and Pharmacy and Medicines Management across the Health Board.
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.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
