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Job summary

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Advanced Pharmacist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 11.25 hours per week
Job ref
100-PST032-0626-A
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cardigan Integrated Care Centre
Town
Cardigan
Salary
£58,379 - £65,723 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
14/08/2026

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Advanced Pharmacist - Intermediate Care Clinical Streaming Hubs

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Advanced Clinical Pharmacists to join the Clinical Streaming Hub in Cardigan Integrated Care Centre.

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.

We are seeking a forward-thinking, flexible and compassionate pharmacist to help develop this evolving service.

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 to the Clinical Streaming Hub 

  • Provide Comprehensive medication reviews for patients on the caseload (face to face, telephone or in a patient’s home) and prescribe/deprescribe appropriately within scope of practice. 

  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including GP practices and community pharmacies to ensure safe and effective medicines use 

  • Support antimicrobial stewardship and medicines optimisation initiatives 

  • Provide education and training on medications to other clinical staff across the Clinical Streaming Hub team, as well as providing education and training by supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students.  

  • Maintain accurate and thorough records of all patient interactions, using appropriate clinical templates and coding in line with service protocols. 

  • Leading on clinical audit of medicines prescribed in the service and taking a proactive role in quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations where appropriate to enhance patient care. 

  • Provide patients with clear, independent information regarding their medications and any changes to their prescriptions, referring to other healthcare professionals for additional support when necessary. 

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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 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 14/08/2026.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Master’s degree in Pharmacy
  • Registered Pharmacist with GPhC.
  • Post-graduate diploma/MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent qualification or experience.
  • Independent Prescriber
Desirable criteria
  • Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP)
  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
  • Membership of specialist body e.g. UKCPA

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field preferably in primary care
  • Practice Research Experience
  • Training and education of pharmacy staff and other Health Care Professionals
  • Experience of managing change
  • Experience of service improvement

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bianca Oakley
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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