Job Description

This is a fixed term/secondment post until 31/08/2026 due to funding.



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.



Are you newly qualified or looking for a career change? Does the prospect of developing and learning in a variety of clinical specialties appeal to you?



We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about improving care and share our health board values to join our small caring team of pharmacists. Prince Philip hospital is conveniently located along the M4 corridor and covers a wide range of medical specialities and elective surgery.



You will be joining a team of experienced pharmacists and technicians and will be supported within a nurturing working environment to develop your career and undertake the prescribing qualification. You will be part of the exciting role out of EPMA supporting colleagues across the MDT as we embed digital systems within our practice.



The successful candidate will undertake a rotational clinical pharmacist role working closely with pharmacy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.



Our small and friendly team will support you to develop your practice in a wide range of clinical areas. The majority of our pharmacist who completed foundation training progress within the department and health board and continue to prescribe and develop their role in their chosen speciality.



You will be expected to undertake the role of responsible pharmacist and will be expected to undertake Emergency Duty Commitment (on-call), work weekends and Bank holidays as part of a rota.



Full-Time although Part-Time hours will be considered



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; English and/or Welsh 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 13/11/2025