Overview
Exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist at Withybush General Hospital to join the dynamic Pharmacy Team. The role offers a supportive environment with training opportunities to build on foundation skills and develop clinical expertise. The post involves developing front‑door secondary care pharmacy in partnership with the Acute Medical team, focusing on clinical medicines optimisation through interprofessional review and shared‑decision making on presentation. The service supports the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care, and the Adult Clinical Decision Unit.
Withybush General Hospital is a busy district general hospital with approximately 240 beds. The clinical pharmacy service is well established and provides high quality care across all specialities.
Welsh language (desirable) is acknowledged as part of the role; applications from English and Welsh speakers are welcome.
Main duties
You will join a team of experienced Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a patient‑focused clinical pharmacy service in all areas. You will provide a clinical service to the Emergency Department and Clinical Decisions Unit as a key member of the pharmacy team. You will have the opportunity to develop practice in a wide range of clinical areas in a small and friendly general hospital. You will be supported in ongoing studies including prescribing qualifications. You will undertake the role of responsible pharmacist when working as part of the dispensary team.
Interviews will be held on 01/10/2025.
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 provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. Our services are provided in four main hospitals and several community facilities, with numerous other services across the region.
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital, Glangwili Hospital, Prince Philip Hospital, and Withybush Hospital
* Five community hospitals and other community settings
* Numerous general practices, community pharmacies, and other health services
Details
Date posted: 29 August 2025
Band: Band 7 | Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per annum (pro rata if part‑time) | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Location: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Responsibilities and duties
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
* Masters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualifications
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Professional knowledge of medicines management systems and processes in an integrated NHS
* Experience of teaching and supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualifications
* Knowledge of the specialist area as described in the job advert
Desirable
* Accredited Pre‑registration Tutor
* Accredited Diploma Pharmacy Tutor
* Independent Prescriber
Other requirements
* Flexibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holidays and evening opening
* A flexible approach and willingness to travel between sites
* Commitment to continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
* Highly developed knowledge and experience of healthcare
* Demonstrated achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines management
Desirable
* Demonstrated achievement in more than one area of specialist medicines management
Language
Welsh language skills are desirable (Level 1).
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. UK registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is required. This post is subject to UK immigration sponsorship as applicable.
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