Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and inspirational clinical pharmacist to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking pharmacist looking to make a meaningful difference in mental health care? Join our friendly, innovative, and supportive Mental Health Pharmacy Team at Hywel Dda University Health Board.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated pharmacist to become part of our expanding service. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of mental health specialties, including adult acute wards, older adult wards, psychiatric intensive care unit, and low secure unit.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with Community Mental Health Teams, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to support patient-centred care across a variety of settings.

Previous mental health experience is not essential, and all applicants are welcome to apply. Successful candidates will be supported to develop their specialist knowledge and skills, including the opportunity to complete the nationally recognised Aston University Psychiatric Therapeutics Certificate.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at Glangwili Hospital, although pharmacy services are provided across the Health Board. As such, some travel between sites will be required to support services across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion. We offer flexibility regarding the areas you will cover.

If you are keen to develop your clinical skills, work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and contribute to improving the lives of people experiencing mental illness, we would love to hear from you.

The post holders will contribute to the planning and delivery of the medicines optimisation strategy.

We encourage potential applicants to contact us to discuss the post further.

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

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 05.10.2026

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 05.10.2026

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

• Flexibility 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 health care
• 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)

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

• Flexibility 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 health care
• 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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

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