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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week (9am till 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Job ref
100-PST051-0826
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Health Board Wide
Town
Health Board Wide
Salary
£58,379 - £65,723 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
02/09/2026

Employer heading

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Advanced Pharmacist - Clinical Haematology

Band 8a

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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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist to join our expanding non-medical Haematology team. The successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to work, be organised, work well within a multidisciplinary team and have a ‘can do’ positive attitude.

 

Haematology is one of the most exciting specialities, with new treatments becoming available frequently and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The whole multidisciplinary team are in the process of sub-specialising within haematology and naturally, our pharmacists will specialise alongside.  

 

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will prescribe and manage systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) across a range of haematological malignancies but concentrating on their specialist area. They will work alongside other cancer professionals to provide clinical and prescribing support to haematology outpatient clinics.  

The post will be based in Withybush Hospital, Pembrokeshire but this is negotiable as the successful applicant will care for patients across the whole of Hywel Dda, in a mixture of face to face and virtual clinics . While every effort will be made to keep travel to a minimum there will be an expectation to work across sites, therefore a willingness and ability to travel between sites in a timely manner would be beneficial.

Experience within a cancer services/aseptic role in a hospital setting at least at a band 7 level is desirable, as well as experience of our e-prescribing system (ChemoCare). Candidates should have demonstrable competencies in hospital clinical pharmacy practice and excellent communication skills. Furthermore candidates should be highly organised and have undertaken a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent). Having a non-medical prescribing qualification is essential (or the ability to complete within 6 months of starting post). We would support undertaking postgraduate clinical qualifications and encourage a culture of both personal and service development.  

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

Applications will be shortlisted based on Qualifications and Knowledge, Experience and Other. Skills and Attributes will be assessed at interview stage.

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

The innovative and friendly Clinical Haematology team is well established within the health board. We are both ambitious and motivated, focusing our work around the best interests of our patients and continuously striving to improve the services we offer.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The job description is for a  Clinical Haematology Band 8a Pharmacist in Hywel Dda University Health Board. 

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 02.09.2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
  • Completion of 52-week foundation training scheme i.e. “Pre-registration year”.
  • Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
  • Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification (or ability to complete within 6 months of starting post).
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership and/or Management qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Post-graduate oncology/haematology/genomics qualification (PGCert/PGDip/MSc).
  • Educational Supervisor trained.
  • BOPA membership and SACT verification passport.
  • Good clinical practice (GCP) competent.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post-qualification experience in hospital-based clinical pharmacy practice and/or technical services.
  • Experience of working in specialist area in extended technical and clinical pharmacy roles.
  • Computer literate with functional knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and ePMA SACT e.g. ChemoCare
  • Experience in delivering training and supervision of others.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with clinical trials, practice research and auditing.

Language requirements

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker - level 1

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
Dylan Jones
Job title
Head of Pathology
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

We encourage all applicants to contact

Dylan Jones [email protected]

or

Nia Evans [email protected]

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