Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Advanced Pharmacist in Intestinal Failure and Parenteral Support

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

Advanced Pharmacist to join the tertiary Intestinal Failure service at the University Hospital of Wales.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced clinical pharmacist to join our patient-focused, progressive and supportive intestinal failure service.

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide prescribing, clinical pharmacy services and medicines management to patients under the highly specialised intestinal failure service for South Wales hosted by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. They will play an integral role in directing these services as part of the MDT, ensuring provision of a sustainable, high quality pharmacy service. The post holder will drive change and improvement in both clinical outcomes and patient experience through service improvement projects, audit and research, and will have responsibility for liaison and collaboration with relevant services and key stakeholders. They will be accountable for provision of education and training to healthcare professionals on all aspects of medicines management in intestinal failure.

The post holder will be supported in developing their advanced practice by our experienced team of pharmacists and the excellent team of healthcare professionals working within the multidisciplinary team.

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

Main duties of the job

This varied role involves participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and MDT meetings. In addition to clinical duties, the role includes a technical services element, where you will use your unique understanding of PN formulations to assist in the technical release of parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical leadership skills and gain broader experience in all aspects of managing complex nutritional support and intestinal failure.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-PST035-0725

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job responsibilities

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacist IF and Parenteral Support

Alex Speakman

alex.speakman@wales.nhs.uk

02921843710

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-PST035-0725

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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