About this role
Job summary
We are seeking passionate and forward-thinking Advanced Clinical Pharmacists to join our Clinical Streaming Hubs in the following areas;
1. Eastgate (Llanelli),
2. Porth Preseli (Withybush General Hospital)
3. Cardigan Integrated Care Centre.
We have 1 available post in each of the above 3 sites.
You will be a key member of the Intermediate Care team, working alongside MDT colleagues to support community services. This role offers the chance to apply advanced clinical skills and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
You will deliver high-quality, patient-focused care through consultations, diagnostic assessment (within scope), and comprehensive medication reviews from MDT referrals and home visits. You will also provide expert advice and support complex prescribing decisions.
Applicants must work autonomously, prioritise workload effectively, and commit to ongoing professional development. Strong clinical and communication skills are essential.
An independent prescribing qualification is essential, with opportunities to develop specialist clinical expertise aligned to service priorities.
Main duties of the job
As part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team you will:
Provide expert clinical pharmacy support tothe Clinical Streaming Hub
ProvideComprehensive medication reviews for patients on the caseload(face to face, telephone or in a patient's home) and prescribe/deprescribeappropriately within scope of practice.
Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including GP practices and community pharmaciesto ensure safe and effective medicines use
Support antimicrobial stewardship and medicines optimisation initiatives
Provide education and trainingon medications to other clinical staff across theClinical Streaming Hubteam, as well asproviding education and trainingby supervisingand mentoring junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students.
Maintainaccurateand thorough records of all patient interactions, usingappropriate clinicaltemplates and coding in line withserviceprotocols.
Leading onclinical auditof medicines prescribed in the serviceandtaking a proactive role inquality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations whereappropriate toenhance patient care.
Provide patients with clear, independent informationregardingtheir medications and any changes to their prescriptions, referring to other healthcare professionals foradditionalsupport when necessary.
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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
If you have the drive to foster a culture of continuous improvement for yourself and others and have the motivation to push pharmacy to the forefront of delivering high quality patient care, then Hywel Dda is the perfect place for you to take the next step in your career.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 08/07/26.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Master's degree in Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist with GPhC. Post-graduate diploma/MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent qualification or experience. Independent Prescriber
Desirable
Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Membership of specialist body e.g. UKCPA
Experience Essential
Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and processes in an integrated NHS Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience Relevant clinical experience and knowledge
Desirable
Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field preferably in intermediate care Practice Research Experience Training and education of pharmacy staff and other Health Care Professionals Experience of managing change Experience of service improvement
Other Essential
Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call, weekend and evening working. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Cardigan, Llanelli, Haverfordwest
Cardigan, Llanelli, Haverfordwest
SA15 3YF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)