External 
Advanced Pharmacist
National Health Service
AnyLlanelli
Job Description
Job summaryAn exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an innovative and inspirational advanced clinical pharmacist to join our team at Prince Philip Hospital.Prince Philip Hospital is a District General Hospital with around 230 beds. The pharmacy department employs approximately 45 staff. It provides a range of medical specialities, including an acute coronary care unit, respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, acute stroke , rehabilitation, elective surgery and orthopaedics, as well as a busy medical admission unit. It also provides a wide range of outpatient services including specialties such as oncology, dermatology and rheumatology.You must hold a Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacyor equivalent experience or qualifications.You will be expected to undertake Emergency Duty Commitment (on-call), work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota.The post is full-time.Main duties of the jobAs an advanced Pharmacist you will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a patient focused clinical pharmacy service. The successful candidate willwork within medicine to develop the Pharmacist role e.g. working with the multidisciplinary team including attending consultant ward rounds, monitoring financial expenditure, undertaking service improvement projects and developing your role in pharmacist led clinics as an IP. The successful candidate will also provide dispensary cover.You will be part of our friendly and passionate pharmacy team and contribute to the implementation of medicines optimisation, striving for excellence. You will provide a specialist and professional service to enable us to meet high standards of patient care and safety.The post requires a highly motivated pharmacist with excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. You will demonstrate excellent decision making skills and problem solving skills. You will be supported to develop non-medical prescribing, advanced level clinical skills and leadership and management skills if needed.About usHywel 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 HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities servicesDetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
58,379 to 65,723 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number100-PST106-0826Job locationsPrince Philip HospitalBryngwyn Mawr, DafenLlanelliSA14 8QFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description attached is for a generic Band 8a Pharmacist in HDUHB. For further information on how the role works or an opportunity to meet the team, please contact Mari Treharne or Mary Williams for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.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 21/09/#####
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe job description attached is for a generic Band 8a Pharmacist in HDUHB. For further information on how the role works or an opportunity to meet the team, please contact Mari Treharne or Mary Williams for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.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 21/09/2026Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
EssentialMasters degree in PharmacyRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualificationsDesirableAccredited supervisor for foundation or post foundation PharmacistsIndependent PrescriberAseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent if role includes asepticsRegistered as QC if role includes asepticsMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
EssentialSpecialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHSKnowledge and experience of healthcareSpecialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experienceDesirableDemonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one fieldPractice Research ExperienceTraining and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPsExperience of managing changeExperience of service improvement
Other
EssentialAbility to travel between sites in a timely mannerFlexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening
Language Requirements
DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
EssentialMasters degree in PharmacyRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualificationsDesirableAccredited supervisor for foundation or post foundation PharmacistsIndependent PrescriberAseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent if role includes asepticsRegistered as QC if role includes asepticsMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
EssentialSpecialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHSKnowledge and experience of healthcareSpecialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experienceDesirableDemonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one fieldPractice Research ExperienceTraining and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPsExperience of managing changeExperience of service improvement
Other
EssentialAbility to travel between sites in a timely mannerFlexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening
Language Requirements
DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)#####5 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 Apri#####17, 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 CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Orde#####975 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 Ap#####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 detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressPrince Philip HospitalBryngwyn Mawr, DafenLlanelliSA14 8QFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressPrince Philip HospitalBryngwyn Mawr, DafenLlanelliSA14 8QFUnited KingdomEmployer's website
58,379 to 65,723 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number100-PST106-0826Job locationsPrince Philip HospitalBryngwyn Mawr, DafenLlanelliSA14 8QFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description attached is for a generic Band 8a Pharmacist in HDUHB. For further information on how the role works or an opportunity to meet the team, please contact Mari Treharne or Mary Williams for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.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 21/09/#####
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe job description attached is for a generic Band 8a Pharmacist in HDUHB. For further information on how the role works or an opportunity to meet the team, please contact Mari Treharne or Mary Williams for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.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 21/09/2026Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
EssentialMasters degree in PharmacyRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualificationsDesirableAccredited supervisor for foundation or post foundation PharmacistsIndependent PrescriberAseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent if role includes asepticsRegistered as QC if role includes asepticsMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
EssentialSpecialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHSKnowledge and experience of healthcareSpecialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experienceDesirableDemonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one fieldPractice Research ExperienceTraining and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPsExperience of managing changeExperience of service improvement
Other
EssentialAbility to travel between sites in a timely mannerFlexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening
Language Requirements
DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
EssentialMasters degree in PharmacyRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualificationsDesirableAccredited supervisor for foundation or post foundation PharmacistsIndependent PrescriberAseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent if role includes asepticsRegistered as QC if role includes asepticsMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
EssentialSpecialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHSKnowledge and experience of healthcareSpecialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experienceDesirableDemonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one fieldPractice Research ExperienceTraining and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPsExperience of managing changeExperience of service improvement
Other
EssentialAbility to travel between sites in a timely mannerFlexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening
Language Requirements
DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)#####5 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 Apri#####17, 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 CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Orde#####975 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 Ap#####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 detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressPrince Philip HospitalBryngwyn Mawr, DafenLlanelliSA14 8QFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressPrince Philip HospitalBryngwyn Mawr, DafenLlanelliSA14 8QFUnited KingdomEmployer's website