Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Withybush General Hospital for a Pharmacist with drive and ability to become part of the dynamic Pharmacy Team. You will work in a supportive environment with training opportunities, to build on your foundation skills and develop your expertise.
We are committed to developing and training our staff and you will join our dynamic admissions team providing pharmaceutical care to the Emergency Medicines Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop 'Front door' secondary care pharmacy in partnership with the Acute Medical team working in the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care and the Adult Clinical Decision Unit focussing on clinical medicines optimisation through interprofessional review and shared-decision making upon presentation.
Withybush General Hospital is a busy district general hospital with approximately 240 beds. It provides a range of medical and surgical specialities including coronary care, acute stroke, trauma and orthopaedics, frailty, critical care and the emergency department. The clinical pharmacy service is well established and provides high quality care across all specialities.
See below a link to our HDUHB video;
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a team of experienced Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and you will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a patient focused clinical pharmacy service in all areas.
You will be working as a key member of the pharmacy team providing a clinical service to the Emergency Department and Clinical Decisions Unit. The team are an integral part of the MDT in front of house services
You will have the opportunity to develop your practice in a wide range of clinical areas in a small and friendly general hospital.
You will be supported in any ongoing studies including prescribing qualifications.
You will be expected to undertake the role of responsible pharmacist when working as part of the dispensary team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 01/10/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
* Masters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualifications
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Professional knowledge of medicines managements systems and process in an integrated NHS
* Experience of teaching & supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualifications
* Knowledge of specialist area as described in job advert
Desirable
* Accredited Pre-registration Tutor
* Accredited Diploma Pharmacy Tutor
* Independent Prescriber
Other
Essential
* Flixibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holiday and evening opening
* Have a flexible approach
* Travel between sites and outside organization
* Understands and shows commitment to continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
* Highly developed knowledge and experience of healthcare
* Demonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines management
Desirable
* Demonstrate achievement in more than one area of specialist medicines management
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 April 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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