Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at Withybush General Hospital for Pharmacists with drive and ability to become part of the dynamic Pharmacy Team as part of the pharmacist bank. As bank pharmacists you will work in a supportive environment working within areas of expertise/ competence with the chance to build on your foundation skills and develop your expertise. We are committed to developing and training our staff and you will join our dynamic clinical pharmacy team providing pharmaceutical care to a number of areas. This includes general medicine, general and orthopaedic surgery, cardiology and admissions. Withybush General Hospital is a busy district general hospital with approximately 250 beds. It provides a range of medical and surgical specialities including coronary care, acute stroke, trauma and orthopaedics, frailty, critical care and the emergency department. The clinical pharmacy service is well established and provides high quality care across all specialities. Main duties of the job You will be joining a team of experienced Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and you will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a patient focused clinical pharmacy service in all areas. You will be working as a key member of the pharmacy team providing a clinical service to a number of areas on depending on experience and expertise. You will have the opportunity to develop your practice in a wide range of clinical areas in a small and friendly general hospital. You will be expected to undertake the role of responsible pharmacist when working as part of the dispensary team.. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 100-BANK-PST001-0125 Job locations Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ 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 12/02/2025. 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 12/02/2025. 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 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)