Job summary
We are excited to offer a Band 7 Pharmacist position at Glangwili General Hospital, working across our Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) and Emergency Department (ED) on a permanent basis. This is a high impact role ideal for someone with strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a pro-active approach to patient care in a fast-paced environment.
You will deliver a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy service to CDU and ED by carrying out comprehensive medicines reconciliation, provide expert advice on the safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines, assess prescriptions for clinical appropriateness and support prescribers in complex decision-making, supply medication in a timely manner and counsel patients on their medicines. You will be expected to actively participate in board and ward rounds to promote safe prescribing practices and facilitate discharge planning.
You will support the Lead Pharmacist for Admissions by contributing to the development and implementation of guidelines and protocols, participate in clinical audit, incident reviews and quality improvement project to enhance patient care.
Main duties of the job
As part of a dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacy team you will:
- Provide expert clinical pharmacy support to CDU and ED
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective medicines use
- Support antimicrobial stewardship and medicines optimisation initiatives
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects
- Provide education and training by supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students as well as clinical ward staff
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 07/09/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 07/09/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualifications
- Registered with the GPhC
- Professional knowledge of medicines management and process in an integrated NHS
- Experience of teaching & supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualifications
- Knowledge of specialist area as described in job advert.
Desirable
- Accredited pre-registration Tutor
- Accredited Diploma Pharmacy Tutor
- Independent Presriber
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of healthcare
- Demonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines management
Desirable
- Demonstrate achievement in more than one area of medicines management
Laguage skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualifications
- Registered with the GPhC
- Professional knowledge of medicines management and process in an integrated NHS
- Experience of teaching & supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualifications
- Knowledge of specialist area as described in job advert.
Desirable
- Accredited pre-registration Tutor
- Accredited Diploma Pharmacy Tutor
- Independent Presriber
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of healthcare
- Demonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines management
Desirable
- Demonstrate achievement in more than one area of medicines management
Laguage skills
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
