Job summary
- Main area
- Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Antimicrobials
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-PST019-0525
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Wales
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £54,550 - £61,412 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Antimicrobials
Band 8a
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our antimicrobial pharmacy team. Our focus is on improving patient care and clinical outcomes by supporting the optimisation of antimicrobial prescribing across CAVUHB. You will work closely with the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist and Microbiologists from Public Health Wales to promote excellent antimicrobial stewardship and demonstrate clinical and cost-effective quality improvements within this area.
Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills and passion for antimicrobial stewardship, will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service and to develop to be a key member of our antimicrobial pharmacy team.
We will support your advanced practice and leadership development by providing access to recognised training and other structured opportunities to challenge and enable you to enhance your clinical role and management skills.
The post holder will be required to work at both the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and the University Hospital Llandough.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with Consultant Microbiologists to deliver antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds across both sites (UHW and UHL).
Provision of highly specialist advice to a range of healthcare professionals on infection management and the safe and effective use of antimicrobials.
Antimicrobial guideline development and review, formulary applications for new antimicrobial agents.
Provision of antimicrobial education sessions for a range of health care professionals including the training and development of less experienced pharmacy team members.
Leading and coordinating antimicrobial prescribing audits
Deputise for Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist, when required.
At Cardiff and Vale UHB our values demonstrate our commitment to our patients:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with trust and integrity
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Byddwch yn gallu dod o hyd i Swydd ddisgrifiad a Manyleb y Person llawn ynghlwm yn y dogfennau ategol neu cliciwch “Gwneud cais nawr” i’w gweld yn Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Post grad clin diploma
- Member of RPS
- Registered with GPHC
Desirable criteria
- NMP
- AMS qualification
- Diploma tutor
Experience
Essential criteria
- Hospital pharmacist experience
Desirable criteria
- Excel/data analysis
- AMS experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good verbal/written communication/interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm/experience for delivering training
- Good knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Organisational ability.
- Leadership skills
- Influencing/ Negotiating skills
- Service improvement/change management skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ruth McAleer
- Job title
- Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 847055
- Additional information
Helen Thomas
Lead Pharmacist- Specialist Services
02921 848024
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