Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST

Are you a highly motivated and dynamic pharmacist looking to advance your career? Swansea Bay University Health Board offers an exciting opportunity to embark on a two-year fixed-term rotational training programme, designed to develop your skills and confidence as a post-registration pharmacist.

Our rotational training programme allows pharmacists to rotate across up to two base sites, offering exposure to a broad range of specialties. While specific rotations cannot be guaranteed, the opportunities on offer include:

·       Morriston Hospital: Acute Medicine, Paediatrics and Intensive Care Unit.

·       Singleton Hospital: Oncology, Haematology, Women’s Health, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

·       Cefn Coed Hospital: Specialist Mental Health Services.

Learning pathway

We are committed to supporting your professional development. You will undertake a recognised post-registration qualification or credential, with access to a structured programme of learning designed to equip you with the skills needed to deliver advanced, specialist care.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 pharmacist, you will undertake a variety of responsibilities depending on your rotation and allocated sites. These may include providing clinical pharmacy services on wards, where you will ensure the safe and effective use of medicines, optimise patient care through medication reviews, and offer expert advice to the multidisciplinary team. You will also contribute to the operation of the dispensary, including screening prescriptions, checking dispensed medications, and ensuring the timely supply of medicines to patients.

This varied role offers a robust foundation for your career, with exposure to a wide array of specialties and practice environments, fostering professional growth and development.

The pharmacy team provides a 7-day service and an out-of-hours emergency service. The role will involve developing competence across these services and participating in rotas in accordance with each base site.

If applicable and appropriate, applicants are asked to document their preferred training site(s) within their supporting statement.

We welcome applications from foundation trainee pharmacists registering with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in August 2026 and from pharmacists who have already gained registration, in any sector of practice.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.