Job Description

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 28.02.2027. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.



We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual to take on the role of the Band 8a maternity leave cover for a 12-month period covering Emergency Department (ED), Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) and Antimicrobial Stewardship within Glangwili General Hospital. This combined role requires strong leadership and excellent organisational skills.



The successful candidate will oversee clinical pharmacy services to the ED and CDU, ensuring the highest standards of care, patient experience and operational effectives. In addition to this, the candidate will support the antimicrobial stewardship team to reduce antimicrobial resistance and promote responsible use of antimicrobials throughout the hospital .



The postholder will act as a clinical expert, delivering specialist pharmaceutical care and advice and will also:



Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to ED and CDU.



Participate in consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.



Practice as an independent prescriber within scope of expertise, supporting patient-centred care and timely medication access.



Conduct medication reviews and contribute to patient education and discharge planning.



Develop and implement evidence-based policies, procedures and prescribing guidelines aligned with national and local frameworks.



Monitor and analyse drug expenditure across the Directorates. Identify cost-saving opportunities and promote cost-effective prescribing practices.



Contribute to the education and training of pharmacy staff, medical staff, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals within the directorates.



Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including supervision of pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists and foundation pharmacists during clinical rotations.



Supervise junior staff in quality improvement and audit activities.



Work closely with colleagues across Hywel Dda and contribute to the All Wales Antimicrobial Group.



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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



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



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 09.01.2026