Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Team in our friendly Department. The post will be based at Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH) with a requirement to work across other sites within the health board, including the Grange University Hospital (GUH), and the Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH) to meet the needs of the haematology service as part of ABUHB.
The post holder will need excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside sound clinical knowledge and relevant experience within haematology and/or other relevant clinical specialities, such as Oncology.
The post will be responsible for providing an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Service within the Haematology Directorate. Key responsibilities include:
Specialist pharmacist cover to the Haematology Day Case Unit at NHH and ward cover to Haematology inpatient beds based at GUH. Attend weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings.Act as, or undertake training to act as, an independent prescriber for Clinical Haematology patients, having a clinic commitment consistent with the needs of the service.
The pharmacist will be integrated into the multi-disciplinary ward and day-case based haematology teams in addition to acting as the directorate pharmacist for haematology. The post-holder will work alongside Consultants and Senior Nurses to deliver a high quality patient focused service to haematology patients throughout ABUHB.
Main duties of the job
As Directorate lead pharmacist the role includes reviewing medicines management expenditure, cost savings of medicines and horizon scanning. To drive medication savings within the haematology directorate, aligned with the national value and sustainability priorities.
Other aspects of the role include writing and reviewing clinical guidelines, mentoring/management of rotational pharmacists, teaching and training, investigating and disseminating learning from incidents.
This role is an ideal opportunity to build on your clinical experience and develop your management and leadership skills. It is also a great opportunity to be involved in teaching of Pharmacy Staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team around your specialist knowledge. If you are an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist with a passion to develop Pharmacy Services within the Haematology directorate then please get in touch. We welcome flexible working options.
Pharmacy enjoys excellent multidisciplinary links within the Health Board and we deliver clinical services to a wide range of specialties and are committed to the professional development of our 190 strong team. The Health Board has automated Pharmacy systems and a comprehensive Medicines Management Service including electronic discharge.
Free parking is available across all Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Sites.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
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.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-PST060-0725
Job locations
Nevill Hall Hospital
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Work Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Nevill Hall Hospital
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Nevill Hall Hospital
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
LNKD1_UKTJ
