We are looking for an exceptional, forward-thinking pharmacist to join our senior pharmacy leadership team as Lead Pharmacist for Haematology Services, based at Nevill Hall Hospital. This is a pivotal role providing strategic and operational leadership for specialist haematology pharmacy services across the Health Board.
You will lead, deliver and continuously develop a high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy service across inpatient, day-case, ambulatory and outpatient haematology settings. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will drive innovation and service transformation aligned to national cancer standards and NHS Wales priorities.
This role offers the opportunity to shape and modernise key areas including systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) services, electronic prescribing systems and clinical trials. You will work in partnership with aseptic services to ensure a safe, seamless end-to-end treatment pathway, while providing expert leadership in medicines optimisation, governance and patient safety.
As a senior leader within the site management team, you will influence strategy, lead workforce development and contribute to Health Board and All-Wales initiatives. You will also support the development of advanced clinical practice within your team, including independent prescribing roles.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Provide strategic leadership for haematology pharmacy services
Deliver and develop high-quality, patient-focused clinical services
Lead SACT service development and digital innovation (e.g. prescribing systems)
Ensure robust clinical governance, safety and medicines optimisation
Manage and develop pharmacy staff and support workforce transformation
Contribute to site, Health Board and All-Wales programmes
About you
GPhC-registered pharmacist with postgraduate clinical training
Significant senior-level experience in haematology and/or oncology pharmacy
Advanced knowledge of SACT and specialist clinical pharmacy practice
Proven leadership, service development and governance experience
Excellent communication, influencing and team-working skills
Independent prescriber (or willing to undertake)
What we offer
A senior leadership role with real impact on haematology cancer services
Opportunities to lead innovation and All-Wales work
Supportive multidisciplinary and pharmacy leadership teams
Strong commitment to professional and leadership development
If you are an ambitious clinical leader looking to shape the future of haematology pharmacy services, we would love to hear from you.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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