Advanced Pharmacist - Technical Services
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our expanding Pharmacy Technical Services team. Pharmacy ...
- Act as an Authorised Pharmacist for the aseptic unit, supervising aseptic preparation of ready to administer injectable medicines such as Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and deputising for the Accountable Pharmacist.
- Ensure that all activities within the service are carried out by trained personnel in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements, Health and Safety at Work, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), The Human Medicines Regulations and any other relevant statutory requirements, to deliver a timely, high quality and patient-focused service across the Health Board.
- Clinically screen and review prescriptions for SACT, clinical trials, and any others as required.
- Undertake the aseptics services verification to ensure the prescription has been clinically verified, that the prescribed constituents are compatible & the formulation is stable and that the product is in the correct presentation for the intended route of administration.
- Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to senior managers, clinicians and nursing staff.
- Ensure that Quality Assurance standards are maintained in accordance with national, regional and local requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.
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 24.9.26
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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience
- Demonstrate Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- University or professional body accredited ICH GCP course
- Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy Department
- Relevant GMP experience providing NHS Aseptic services or within an MHRA licensed unit
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit or research
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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