Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Paediatric Haematology / Oncology

The closing date is 18 December 2025

Job summary

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.

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide clinical pharmacy services and medicines management to patients of the Tertiary PaediatricHaematology / Oncology Service and play an integral role in directing this service as part of the MDT, ensuring that a sustainable, high qualitypharmacy service is provided for the paediatric population of South and Mid Wales.

The post holder will be supported in developing their advanced practice by our experienced Lead / Consultant Pharmacist and the excellent teamof professionals working in the Haematology / Oncology department.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist, with excellent communication skills who will work well within the multi-disciplinaryteam. Previous experience in paediatric oncology is desirable but sufficient experience in paediatrics or haematology / oncology will beconsidered.

Our innovative services, backed by strong technical support, are highly respected & fully integrated within the Children's Hospital for Wales. Yourprofessionalism, excellent inter-personal skills & enthusiasm will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service & a key member of our clinicalpharmacy team.

The role will have responsibility for managing and prescribing medication for patients as well as leading on the development and maintenance ofelectronic chemotherapy regimens.

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

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-PST057-1225

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of hospital pharmacy
  • Good verbal/ written communication skills
  • Decision making skills

Desirable

  • Organisational ability

Experience

Essential

  • Hospital pharmacy experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Directorate experience

Desirable

  • Neuropharmacy experience
  • Management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC
  • MRPharmS
  • Diploma or equivalent
  • Independent prescriber
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of hospital pharmacy
  • Good verbal/ written communication skills
  • Decision making skills

Desirable

  • Organisational ability

Experience

Essential

  • Hospital pharmacy experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Directorate experience

Desirable

  • Neuropharmacy experience
  • Management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC
  • MRPharmS
  • Diploma or equivalent
  • Independent prescriber

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 / Consultant Pharmacist Paediatric Haem / Onc

Kerry Crompton

kerry.crompton@wales.nhs.uk

02921843710

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-PST057-1225

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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