About this role
Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31 /07/ 2027 to cover maternity leave. 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.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual to take on the role of the Band 8a maternity leave cover for a 12-month period covering Surgery.
This role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills and a keen ability to manage complex patient flow processes across the speciality areas.
The successful candidate will oversee clinical pharmacy services for the Surgical Directorate, ensuring the highest standards of care, patient experience, and operational efficiency across services.
Main duties of the job
Act as a clinical expert delivering specialist pharmaceutical care and advice. Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to Surgical wards at GGH. 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 Directorate. 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 directorate. 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.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The assessment method for language skills and other will be assessed at application only from the person specification.
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 01/06/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
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 Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Registered as QC if role includes aseptics
Experience Essential
Knowledge and experience of healthcare Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience
Desirable
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 requirements Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other Essential
Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)