Job summary
We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals who share our Health Board values to fill a number of Band 6 (AFC) pharmacist posts in secondary care across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
We have an exciting range of formal development opportunities to complement the on site development pathways in place for the Band 6 pharmacist roles. There will be rotational opportunities and the departments will work with the individual candidates to identify a suitable programme to meet the individual's needs. This will include completion of the Post-registration Foundation Pharmacist qualification.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has a strong commitment to delivering excellent training and development for all our workforce especially in our junior levels. We have a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages our staff to succeed. There is a range of experienced and knowledgeable mentors and tutors at each site who will support you as you progress through the various development programmes on offer. Successful candidates may be required to rotate between sites to build their clinical knowledge and to experience different clinical specialist areas.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified pharmacists, those looking to register in August 2026, and experienced pharmacists ready for a fresh new challenge.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a clinical pharmacy service to patients, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in accordance with legal and professional requirements and standards.
To provide ward-based medicines management service to general clinical areas as per rotation.
To supervise pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and less experienced pharmacists, Foundation trainee pharmacists and students.
To participate in a planned rotational programme.
To provide Professional / Clinical cover for the dispensary services.
To complete a training programme.
This post is fixed term for 2 years to meet the needs of the service, with a desired start date of August 2026.
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.
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
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Recent experience of pharmacy practice in either hospital, primary care or community setting
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification An up to date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and the principles of medicines management Role of pharmacists at ward level, in the pharmacy dept. and in the community Prioritisation and organisational abilities Analytical abilities Excellent interpersonal /communication skills Computer skills Ability to travel between sites
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations Conscientious, responsible and reliable Highly motivated Able to function well under pressure Enthusiastic Innovative Good verbal and written communication skills Good with patients
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience of providing ward/clinical pharmacy services to surgical and medical patients in a hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Master's Degree in Pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Sufficient Evidence of Revalidation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Recent experience of pharmacy practice in either hospital, primary care or community setting
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification An up to date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and the principles of medicines management Role of pharmacists at ward level, in the pharmacy dept. and in the community Prioritisation and organisational abilities Analytical abilities Excellent interpersonal /communication skills Computer skills Ability to travel between sites
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations Conscientious, responsible and reliable Highly motivated Able to function well under pressure Enthusiastic Innovative Good verbal and written communication skills Good with patients
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience of providing ward/clinical pharmacy services to surgical and medical patients in a hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Master's Degree in Pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Sufficient Evidence of Revalidation
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.
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.
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).
