Job summaryWe are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist to join our expanding non-medical Haematology team. The successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to work, be organised, work well within a multidisciplinary team and have a 'can do' positive attitude.
Haematology is one of the most exciting specialities, with new treatments becoming available frequently and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The whole multidisciplinary team are in the process of sub-specialising within haematology and naturally, our pharmacists will specialise alongside.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will prescribe and manage systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) across a range of haematological malignancies but concentrating on their specialist area. They will work alongside other cancer professionals to provide clinical and prescribing support to haematology outpatient clinics.
The post will be based in Withybush Hospital, Pembrokeshire but this is negotiable as the successful applicant will care for patients across the whole of Hywel Dda, in a mixture of face to face and virtual clinics. While every effort will be made to keep travel to a minimum there will be an expectation to work across sites, therefore a willingness and ability to travel between sites in a timely manner would be beneficial.
Experience within a cancer services/aseptic role in a hospital setting at least at a band 7 level is desirable, as well as experience of our e-prescribing system (ChemoCare). Candidates should have demonstrable competencies in hospital clinical pharmacy practice and excellent communication skills. Furthermore candidates should be highly organised and have undertaken a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent). Having a non-medical prescribing qualification is essential (or the ability to complete within 6 months of starting post). We would support undertaking postgraduate clinical qualifications and encourage a culture of both personal and service development.
About usHywel 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
DetailsDate posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 100-PST051-0826
Job locations: Health Board Wide, SA14 8QF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesApplications will be shortlisted based on Qualifications and Knowledge, Experience and Other. Skills and Attributes will be assessed at interview stage.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The innovative and friendly Clinical Haematology team is well established within the health board. We are both ambitious and motivated, focusing our work around the best interests of our patients and continuously striving to improve the services we offer.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The job description is for a Clinical Haematology Band 8a Pharmacist in Hywel Dda University Health Board.
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 02.09.2026
Person SpecificationQualifications and Knowledge - Essential- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
- Completion of 52-week foundation training scheme i.e. "Pre-registration year".
- Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (or ability to complete within 6 months of starting post).
Qualifications and Knowledge - Desirable- Leadership and/or Management qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Post-graduate oncology/haematology/genomics qualification (PGCert/PGDip/MSc).
- Educational Supervisor trained.
- BOPA membership and SACT verification passport.
- Good clinical practice (GCP) competent.
Experience - Essential- Significant post-qualification experience in hospital-based clinical pharmacy practice and/or technical services.
- Experience of working in specialist area in extended technical and clinical pharmacy roles.
- Computer literate with functional knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and ePMA SACT e.g. ChemoCare
- Experience in delivering training and supervision of others.
Experience - Desirable- Experience of working with clinical trials, practice research and auditing.
Language requirements - DesirableThis 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. 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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
