Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING. If you wish to be offered on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview. Join Our Team at Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) Are you a highly motivated and dynamic pharmacist looking to advance your career? SBUHB 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. Medicines Management Team: Supporting innovative services such as Virtual Wards and Heart Failure Clinics. Neath Port Talbot Hospital: Orthopaedic surgery, Anticoagulation and Prehabilitation clinics. 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. If rotating to the Medicines Management Team, your role will include input into multidisciplinary virtual ward rounds and support for clinics such as heart failure. 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. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-PST010-0125 Job locations Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys, Morriston Swansea SA6 6NL Job description Job responsibilities We welcome applications from foundation trainee pharmacists registering with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in August 2025 and from pharmacists who have already gained registration, in any sector of practice. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities We welcome applications from foundation trainee pharmacists registering with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in August 2025 and from pharmacists who have already gained registration, in any sector of practice. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Experience of working as a registered clinical pharmacist Experience and Knowledge Essential Practicing Pharmacist Professionally accountable for actions Desirable Experience of working in a range of clinical specialities Skills and Abilities Essential Good written communication skills Demonstrates a commitment to self-study and self-development Digital skills demonstrated Present potentially complex data to a variety of audiences Personal Attributes Essential Able to work autonomously, and work effectively as part of a team Justifies application to SB Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Experience of working as a registered clinical pharmacist Experience and Knowledge Essential Practicing Pharmacist Professionally accountable for actions Desirable Experience of working in a range of clinical specialities Skills and Abilities Essential Good written communication skills Demonstrates a commitment to self-study and self-development Digital skills demonstrated Present potentially complex data to a variety of audiences Personal Attributes Essential Able to work autonomously, and work effectively as part of a team Justifies application to SB 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys, Morriston Swansea SA6 6NL Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)