Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

3 days ago

Carmarthen, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

We are excited to offer a Band 7 Pharmacist position at Glangwili General Hospital, working across our Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) and Emergency Department (ED) on a permanent basis. This is a high impact role ideal for someone with strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a pro-active approach to patient care in a fast-paced environment.
You will deliver a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy service to CDU and ED by carrying out comprehensive medicines reconciliation, provide expert advice on the safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines, assess prescriptions for clinical appropriateness and support prescribers in complex decision-making, supply medication in a timely manner and counsel patients on their medicines. You will be expected to actively participate in board and ward rounds to promote safe prescribing practices and facilitate discharge planning.
You will support the Lead Pharmacist for Admissions by contributing to the development and implementation of guidelines and protocols, participate in clinical audit, incident reviews and quality improvement project to enhance patient care.
As part of a dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacy team you will:
Provide expert clinical pharmacy support to CDU and ED
Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective medicines use
Support antimicrobial stewardship and medicines optimisation initiatives
Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects
Provide education and training by supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students as well as clinical ward staff
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
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 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 mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 07/09/2025

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