Swansea Bay University Health Board

Advanced Clinical & Technical Services Pharmacist – Clinical Trials

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting new career development for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist with an interest in clinical trials to join our expanding Pharmacy team in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

We are looking for an 8a Pharmacist to provide Clinical Pharmacy services within our clinical trial team. You will also provide cover in our licensed aseptic unit which supports clinical pharmacy services by providing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies and CIVAS. Duties will include supervision and release of individually prepared and batch manufactured medicines.

Singleton Hospital is a Cancer Centre providing services to the population of South West Wales. SWWCC includes a Radiotherapy Department, Oncology and Haematology chemotherapy day units and a dedicated Oncology/Haematology ward.

You will have full support of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Trials, Head of Production and the wider Pharmacy team at Singleton and across the integrated Health Board.

You must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Main duties of the job

The pharmacy clinical trials team work together with HB colleagues and sponsors to support a range of commercial and non-commercial studies involving investigational medicinal products. These trials evaluate innovative treatments across a broad range of diseases, give patients the chance to be a part of the development of treatments and the opportunity to potentially benefit from access to these novel medicines. This post will lead, within the clinical trials multidisciplinary teams, the timely set up and day-to-day management of a variety of clinical trials across various specialities.

You will also provide cover in our licensed aseptic unit which supports clinical pharmacy services by providing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies and CIVAS. Duties will include supervision and release of individually prepared and batch manufactured medicines.

This role will work with other cancer services pharmacists to develop and deliver clinical trial pharmacy services directly to our cancer patients. This will include clinical screening of clinical trial chemotherapy prescriptions on the Chemocare prescribing system.

The post holders will be involved with supervising and delivering training to provide education to other health professionals and undergraduates.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-PST086-1225

Job locations

Pharmacy Technical Services, Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Masters Degree in pharmacy (MPharm).
  • Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Independent Prescriber.
  • Accredited Tutor for clinical pharmacy diploma.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as clinical pharmacist in specialist area.
  • Experience of contributing into the pharmaceutical care in specialist area.
  • Ability to work in a highly specialist area and undertake autonomous practice.

Desirable

  • Proven track record of competence.
  • Evidence of clinical audit, practise research, implementation of procedures, protocols.
  • Experience of working in Pharmacy Technical Services.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.
  • Innovative and well organised.
  • Recognises need for sensitive and confidential handling of patient related information.
  • Able to cope with emotional demands of patient involvement.
  • Ability to concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions.
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Masters Degree in pharmacy (MPharm).
  • Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Independent Prescriber.
  • Accredited Tutor for clinical pharmacy diploma.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as clinical pharmacist in specialist area.
  • Experience of contributing into the pharmaceutical care in specialist area.
  • Ability to work in a highly specialist area and undertake autonomous practice.

Desirable

  • Proven track record of competence.
  • Evidence of clinical audit, practise research, implementation of procedures, protocols.
  • Experience of working in Pharmacy Technical Services.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.
  • Innovative and well organised.
  • Recognises need for sensitive and confidential handling of patient related information.
  • Able to cope with emotional demands of patient involvement.
  • Ability to concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions.

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Pharmacy Technical Services, Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Pharmacy Technical Services, Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacist

Renata Poole

Renata.poole@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-PST086-1225

Job locations

Pharmacy Technical Services, Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Supporting documents

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