Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Pharmacist

The closing date is 01 April 2026

Job summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed pharmacist to support our pharmacy team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) based at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.

Main duties of the job

This post is fixed term for upto 12 months due to maternity cover

Your varied role will involve providing a ward service to a specific area and professional cover in the dispensary. This role will be ideal for those recently completed their pre-registration year or those who would like to gain experience in hospital pharmacy. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-PST024-0326

Job locations

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role you will build on previous experience, developing greater autonomy and responsibility whilst participating in clinical support at Nevill Hall Hospital and its peripheral sites.

The ABUHB pharmacy department is forward thinking and innovative. Pharmacy enjoys excellent multidisciplinary links within the Health Board and we deliver clinical services to a wide range of specialities and are committed to the professional development of our team. The Health Board has automated pharmacy systems and a comprehensive medicines management service including electronic discharge.

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

In this role you will build on previous experience, developing greater autonomy and responsibility whilst participating in clinical support at Nevill Hall Hospital and its peripheral sites.

The ABUHB pharmacy department is forward thinking and innovative. Pharmacy enjoys excellent multidisciplinary links within the Health Board and we deliver clinical services to a wide range of specialities and are committed to the professional development of our team. The Health Board has automated pharmacy systems and a comprehensive medicines management service including electronic discharge.

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

Experience

Essential

  • Recent hospital or community practice

Desirable

  • Providing ward/clinical pharmacy services

Education

Essential

  • Degree in Pharmacy at Masters level

Desirable

  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical society of GB
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent hospital or community practice

Desirable

  • Providing ward/clinical pharmacy services

Education

Essential

  • Degree in Pharmacy at Masters level

Desirable

  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical society of GB

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Specialties lead Pharmacist

Cerys Ridley

cerys.ridley@wales.nhs.uk

01873733198

Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-PST024-0326

Job locations

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Supporting documents

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