Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacist
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent: Successful applicant will partake in weekend and bank holiday rota
- Hours
- Part time - 26.3 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-PST070-0626
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £67,583 - £78,530 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Lead Paediatric Pharmacist – East IHC
Band 8b
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
This is a pivotal, part time (0.7WTE) senior role leading the development and delivery of paediatric pharmacy services within BCUHB.
The Lead Paediatric Pharmacist will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure a high-quality, innovative and patient-centred service, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective care for children and young people.
The post holder will deliver expert pharmaceutical advice in paediatrics, lead on clinical governance, quality and safety, and drive service improvement in line with Health Board and NHS Wales priorities. A key focus will be enhancing clinical integration, developing the workforce, and embedding evidence-based practice across paediatric services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to shape services, influence system-wide change and improve outcomes for children and their families.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Paediatric Pharmacist will provide strategic and operational leadership for paediatric pharmacy services across BCUHB, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality medicines management for children and young people. The post holder will lead service development and transformation in line with Health Board and NHS Wales priorities, embedding best practice and driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes and experience.
Acting as the professional lead for paediatric medicines, the role will deliver expert clinical and pharmaceutical advice, supporting complex decision-making and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to enhance integration across paediatric care pathways.
The post holder will lead on clinical governance, quality and medicines safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while promoting continuous improvement through audit, research and innovation. They will also play a key role in developing the workforce, fostering a culture of learning and professional excellence.
As a senior leader, the role will contribute to effective medicines optimisation and resource management, whilst representing pharmacy within key forums and influencing the wider strategic direction of paediatric services and Pharmacy and Medicines Management across the Health Board.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales.
Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Post-graduate diploma/MSc in relevant pharmacy area or equiv documented experience in relevant area
- Registered pharmacist with GPhC
- Masters Degree or equivalent in pharmacy
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Practicing member of RPS
- Teaching/assessing qualification
- Independent/supplementary prescriber
Experience
Essential criteria
- A substantive level of post qualification experience in primary care/secondary care.
- Able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience in providing specialist pharmacy services
- Responsibility for performance management within pharmacy
- Experience of writing and implementing business plans
Desirable criteria
- Experience with IT systems
- Experience of pharmacy management within the NHS including responsibility for staff and budgetary control.
- Experience of managing prescribing databases
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Operational management experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sue Robinson
- Job title
- Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Management East
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 857611
- Additional information
Hannah Pruett
Clinical Lead Pharmacist
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