Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment post until 31/03/2027. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated pharmacist to get involved in delivering the digital medicines transformation within Hywel Dda University Health Board.
We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with a passion for digital transformation to get involved in the implementation of electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) in the Health Board.
The post holder will provide pharmacy expertise and clinical leadership within the ePMA programme. They will be a digital champion, supporting staff in the transformation process and improving digital literacy. They will be a key liaison between the clinical teams and digital project teams. An excellent level of written and verbal communication is required, with highly developed negotiation and influencing skills.
This is a key role to ensurethe ePMA system is designed and configured to support safe prescribing and staff workflows, and that it is optimisedto transform medicines processes and enhance patient care. This rolewill be supported by the lead pharmacist for digital medicines management systems, a wider team of clinical informaticians and technical colleagues.
Main duties of the job
This is a Health Board wide role with the base location to be agreed between the post holder and the lead pharmacist.
The post holder will work alongside the lead pharmacist in designing and implementing the ePMAsystem, providing professional oversight of the system and any subsequent upgrades, to ensure patient safety. They will provide expert advice to the wider Digital Team on medicines prescribing, supply and administration in relation to ePMA. This role will involve engaging with staff, leading on design and configuration workshops and proactively identifying and developing new ways of working. There will be an expectation to attend local and National groups relevant to ePMA and to work collaboratively with other Health Board ePMA teams.
Implementation of the ePMA system will involve developing new standard operating procedures (SOPs), analysing relevant drug data to influence decisions and support benefits analysis.
This role will require flexibility, including the ability to work across a 7-day/24-hour rota during key implementation phases. Regular travel across Health Board sites is essential.
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is to implement and optimise the ePMA system and to support this huge transformation of medicines processes in the Health Board. Full support to develop your digital and clinical informatics knowledge will be provided by the friendly and enthusiastic ePMA team.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The job description is for a generic Band 8a Pharmacist in Hywel Dda University Health Board. For further information/specifics on this role, please contact Helena Dunne for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 31/07/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is to implement and optimise the ePMA system and to support this huge transformation of medicines processes in the Health Board. Full support to develop your digital and clinical informatics knowledge will be provided by the friendly and enthusiastic ePMA team.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The job description is for a generic Band 8a Pharmacist in Hywel Dda University Health Board. For further information/specifics on this role, please contact Helena Dunne for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 31/07/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualifications
Desirable
- Accredited supervisor for foundation or post foundation Pharmacists
- Independent Prescriber
- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent if role includes aseptics
- Registered as QC if role includes aseptics
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS
- Knowledge and experience of healthcare
- Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience
Desirable
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field
- Practice Research Experience
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of service improvement
- Training and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPs
Language requirements
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualifications
Desirable
- Accredited supervisor for foundation or post foundation Pharmacists
- Independent Prescriber
- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent if role includes aseptics
- Registered as QC if role includes aseptics
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS
- Knowledge and experience of healthcare
- Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience
Desirable
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field
- Practice Research Experience
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of service improvement
- Training and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPs
Language requirements
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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).
