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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
2 years (Fixed term /secondment until 31/07/2028 due to funding)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in on-call, weekend, Bank Holiday and late rotas)
Job ref
100-PST020-0326
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili Hospital/Prince Philip Hospital/Withybush Hospital
Town
Carmarthen/Llanelli/Haverfordwest
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
16/04/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Clinical Pharmacist

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until  31/07/2028 due to funding. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

Are you newly qualified or looking for a career change? Does the prospect of developing and learning in a wide variety of clinical specialties appeal to you? If yes, then we may have just the role for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 enthusiastic and highly motivated Pharmacists to join our team in Hywel Dda University Health Board. 

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to undertake the HEIW Post registration Foundation Pharmacist "Model of Support" development pathway or obtain other equivalent qualifications whilst rotating through different clinical areas on each hospital site, and will be supported by experienced and enthusiastic mentors.

Main duties of the job

These fixed term posts provide funded opportunities to either undertake the structured HEIW Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist "model for support" development pathway or a distance learning clinical diploma.

There may be potential for further learning opportunities alongside the HEIW accreditation including completion of a clinical diploma. Both these qualifications provide the foundation for excellent career development and a platform for professional and personal development. To meet criteria for the HEIW foundation place you must be qualifying in July 2026.

The posts will be based in Glangwili Hospital, Prince Philip Hospital, and Withybush Hospital. Please specify in the first line of the supporting information on your application which hospital site(s) you are interested in.

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

Working for our organisation

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

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be expected:

To participate in the delivery and development of ward based clinical pharmacy services.

To participate in the provision of Medicines Information and advisory services to medical, nursing and other staff.

To provide clinical pharmacy support to the inpatient and outpatient dispensaries and to undertake the role of Responsible Pharmacist when required.

To provide professional supervision to technical and support staff.

To contribute to the training of Trainee Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

To participate in clinical audit.

To contribute to the practice and development of quality governance throughout the department.

To undertake any training (managerial and professional) identified by staff appraisal.

To participate in weekend, on-call, Bank Holiday, early and late working in accordance with agreed rotas.

To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to the patients, staff and the Trust.

To actively participate in the Staff Appraisal Process.

To be familiar and comply with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.

Maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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  16/04/2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Masters degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent)
  • Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (registered pharmacist or pre-registration pharmacy trainee during applications, must be registered pharmacist at time of start date)
  • English language qualification - GCSE grade C or above or IELTS score of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components
  • Professional knowledge of medicines managements systems and process in an integrated NHS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and experience of healthcare in a pharmacy
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate achievement in more than one area of medicines management
  • Hospital experience
  • Technical Services
  • Experience of teaching & supervision of pre-registration pharmacists, technicians and assistants
  • Primary care experience

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential criteria
  • Flexibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holiday
  • Travel between sites and outside organisation in a timely manner

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elizabeth MARY Williams
Job title
Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554 783207
Additional information

Carys Dyer (Glangwili Hospital) E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: 01267 227469

or 

Kelly Rowe (Withybush Hospital) E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: 01437 772453

Mary Williams (Prince Philip Hospital) Email [email protected] Tel:01554 783750

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