Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and inspirational clinical pharmacist to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.Are you a passionate and forward-thinking pharmacist looking to make a meaningful difference in mental health care? Join our friendly, innovative, and supportive Mental Health Pharmacy Team at Hywel Dda University Health Board.We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated pharmacist to become part of our expanding service. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of mental health specialties, including adult acute wards, older adult wards, psychiatric intensive care unit, and low secure unit.You will also have the opportunity to work closely with Community Mental Health Teams, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to support patient-centred care across a variety of settings.Previous mental health experience is not essential, and all applicants are welcome to apply. Successful candidates will be supported to develop their specialist knowledge and skills, including the opportunity to complete the nationally recognised Aston University Psychiatric Therapeutics Certificate.Main duties of the jobThe post is based at Glangwili Hospital, although pharmacy services are provided across the Health Board. As such, some travel between sites will be required to support services across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion. We offer flexibility regarding the areas you will cover.If you are keen to develop your clinical skills, work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and contribute to improving the lives of people experiencing mental illness, we would love to hear from you.The post holders will contribute to the planning and delivery of the medicines optimisation strategy.We encourage potential applicants to contact us to discuss the post further.About usHywel 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 HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 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 providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities servicesDetailsDate posted09 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 50,129 to 57,365 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number100-PST109-0926Job locationsGlangwili General HospitalDolgwili RoadCarmarthenSA31 2AFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 05.10.2026 Job description Job responsibilitiesYou 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 05.10.2026Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge EssentialMasters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualificationsRegistered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilProfessional knowledge of medicines managements systems and process in an integrated NHSExperience of teaching & supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and studentsDiploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualificationsKnowledge of specialist area as described in job advertDesirableAccredited Pre-registration TutorAccredited Diploma Pharmacy TutorIndependent Prescriber Other EssentialFlexibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holiday and evening openingHave a flexible approachTravel between sites and outside organizationUnderstands and shows commitment to continuing professional development Experience EssentialHighly developed knowledge and experience of health careDemonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines managementDesirableDemonstrate achievement in more than one area of specialist medicines management Language Skills DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge EssentialMasters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualificationsRegistered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilProfessional knowledge of medicines managements systems and process in an integrated NHSExperience of teaching & supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and studentsDiploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualificationsKnowledge of specialist area as described in job advertDesirableAccredited Pre-registration TutorAccredited Diploma Pharmacy TutorIndependent Prescriber Other EssentialFlexibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holiday and evening openingHave a flexible approachTravel between sites and outside organizationUnderstands and shows commitment to continuing professional development Experience EssentialHighly developed knowledge and experience of health careDemonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines managementDesirableDemonstrate achievement in more than one area of specialist medicines management Language Skills DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressGlangwili General HospitalDolgwili RoadCarmarthenSA31 2AFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressGlangwili General HospitalDolgwili RoadCarmarthenSA31 2AFUnited KingdomEmployer's website