Advanced Pharmacist - ED, CDU and Antimicrobial
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Job Summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 28.02.2027. 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. The role covers a Band 8a maternity leave cover for a 12-month period covering Emergency Department (ED), Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) and Antimicrobial Stewardship within Glangwili General Hospital. The combined role requires strong leadership and excellent organisational skills. The successful candidate will oversee clinical pharmacy services to the ED and CDU, ensuring the highest standards of care, patient experience and operational effectives, while also supporting the antimicrobial stewardship team to reduce antimicrobial resistance and promote responsible use of antimicrobials throughout the hospital.
Primary Responsibilities
* Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to ED and CDU.
* Participate in consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
* Practice as an independent prescriber within scope of expertise, supporting patient‑centred care and timely medication access.
* Conduct medication reviews and contribute to patient education and discharge planning.
* Develop and implement evidence‑based policies, procedures and prescribing guidelines aligned with national and local frameworks.
* Monitor and analyse drug expenditure across the Directorates. Identify cost‑saving opportunities and promote cost‑effective prescribing practices.
* Contribute to the education and training of pharmacy staff, medical staff, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals within the directorates.
* Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including supervision of pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists and foundation pharmacists during clinical rotations.
* Supervise junior staff in quality improvement and audit activities.
* Work closely with colleagues across Hywel Dda and contribute to the All Wales Antimicrobial Group.
About the Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. With over 13,000 staff, the board provides primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services, working in partnership with local authorities and other partners.
Services Provided
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals; Tregaron Hospital; Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals.
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan.
* 47 general practices (six managed by health board); dental practices; 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Pay & Contract
Band: 8a
Salary: £56,514 to £63,623 a year (pro rata if part time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share
Reference number: 100‑PST050-1225
Job Locations
Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Knowledge
* Master's degree in Pharmacy
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Postgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualifications
Desirable
* Accredited supervisor for foundation or post foundation Pharmacists
* Independent Prescriber
* Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent, if role includes aseptics
* Registered as QC if role includes aseptics
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
* Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS
* Knowledge and experience of healthcare
* Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience
Desirable Experience
* Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field
* Practice Research Experience
* Training and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPs
* Experience of managing change
* Experience of service improvement
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1), desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires disclosure for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Part‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Retail Health and Personal Care Products
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