The Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Medicines Management team currently has one whole time equivalent post available at Advanced Pharmacist level. There is flexibility for part time working and we have bases in Aberaeron and Haverfordwest. An individual is most needed for the Ceredigion area, but there is the possibility to split the post for two individuals to be appointed, one for each locality. Applications are particularly welcome from individuals with an interest, or willing to upskill in diabetes. This is an opportunity for a motivated individual, who thrives in a collaborative environment, is passionate about medicines optimisation, improving governance and sharing good practice.
As an Advanced Pharmacist, you will be supported to work across the 4 pillars of advanced practice. You will play a key role in the co-ordination of prescribing advice to the GP practices and clusters. Working as part of the Medicines Optimisation team, you will be encouraged to utilise your independent prescribing skills, reviewing patients and prescribing / deprescribing within scope of practice.
Your work will focus on implementing medicines optimisation strategies, reducing unwarranted variation, and ensuring high standards of patient safety and care. To succeed in this dynamic role, you will need to be adaptable, proactive, and responsive to service needs. Strong communication skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to collaborative working are essential.
You will
Provide expert clinical and professional pharmacy services to patients in primary care, demonstrating high levels of expertise and skills across the four pillars of advanced practice
Provide highly specialist advice and guidance to members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within primary care and across the interface with secondary care
Work collaboratively with others using negotiating skills to progress changes in prescribing patterns, which may be contentious and to overcome resistance to change in delivering cost effective and value-based solutions e.g. delivery at Prescribing Leads, Annual Prescribing Visits, Cluster meetings.
Monitor prescribing activity and expenditure within area of responsibility, contributing to budget management and financial stewardship.
Support improvements in cost-effective and prudent use of medicines, utilising and analysing data, ensuring patient centred holistic care and management of clinical condition.
Support the development of education and training provision, to support the growth of others and advance practice.
Evaluates and identifies personal learning needs, creating a tailored development plan to enhance clinical skills and knowledge to expand scope of practice, while also fostering leadership abilities and the capacity to mentor others.
Work in a hybrid manner, working from the base office, at GP practices, at home and at meeting locations across the Hywel Dda area
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.
If you have the drive to foster a culture of continuous improvement for yourself and others and have the motivation to push pharmacy to the forefront of delivering high quality patient care, then Hywel Dda is the perfect place for you to take the next step in your career.
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.
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 17/07/2026
