Job summary
A post is available to work within the Osteoporosis team in Prince Phillip Hospital.
The post holder will provide specialist pharmacy services to patients within agreed guidelines, which will include reviewing new and existing patients. Reviews may be carried out either virtually or in a face-to-face clinic.
The clinics will involve informing and guiding patients regarding the benefits and side effects of various pharmaceutical interventions, empowering them to make the best decisions for their own management.
Main duties of the job
The Osteoporosis Service provides specialist bone health management to the population of Carmarthenshire, ranging in age from late teenage years to the very elderly. Our patient-centred practice aims to help patients to make decisions that are right for them.
The applicant for this additional post will work closely with the existing team, managing their own caseload, reviewing new and existing patients and participating in case discussions as required. Osteoporosis Services are developing rapidly within the Health Board and include a Health Board wide Fracture Liaison Service. We offer a full range of bone health treatments, including non-oral anti-resorptive and different types of anabolic therapy.
This post will offer applicants wide-ranging opportunities for development of clinical expertise in the assessment and specialist management of osteoporosis and other conditions affecting bone health, such as Paget's disease and steroid-related bone loss. Other potential areas for development include verbal and written communication skills, virtual working in an outpatient setting, audit and quality improvement projects, and educational opportunities tailored to the post.
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
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 13.04.2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 13.04.2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualifications
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Professional knowledge of medicines managements systems and process in an integrated NHS.
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualifications
- Knowledge of specialist area as decribed in job advert
- Experience of teaching & supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students
Desirable
- Accredited Preregistration Tutor
- Accredited Diploma Pharmacy Tutor
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of healthcare
- Demonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines management
Desirable
- Demonstrate achievement in more than one area of medicines management
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holiday and evening opening
- Have a flexible approach
- Travel between sites and outside organization
- Understands and shows commitment to continuing professional development.
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualifications
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Professional knowledge of medicines managements systems and process in an integrated NHS.
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualifications
- Knowledge of specialist area as decribed in job advert
- Experience of teaching & supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students
Desirable
- Accredited Preregistration Tutor
- Accredited Diploma Pharmacy Tutor
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of healthcare
- Demonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines management
Desirable
- Demonstrate achievement in more than one area of medicines management
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holiday and evening opening
- Have a flexible approach
- Travel between sites and outside organization
- Understands and shows commitment to continuing professional development.
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
