Lead Pharmacist for Medicines Governance
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Job overview
Are you ready to shape the future of pharmacy services in West Wales?
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented leader to join our senior pharmacy team, during a pivotal period of transformation. This role demands a strong focus on robust governance, medicines management oversight, assurance and regulatory compliance ensuring safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across the organisation.
You will provide expert oversight of medicines optimisation and governance frameworks, ensuring high standards are maintained while enabling innovation through the adoption of advanced clinical, technical, and digital solutions. If you are passionate about modernising healthcare delivery and can balance innovation with robust systems of accountability, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
You will:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across HDdUHB , ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
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- Lead the development and implementation of robust medicines management systems that support high-quality, patient-centred care across primary and secondary care settings.
- Drive continuous improvement and transformation within pharmacy services
- Ensure the Health Board maximises the clinical and financial value of medicines through evidence-based decision-making, data-driven insights, and strong stewardship of resources.
- Coordinate and lead governance activities across the Pharmacy and Medicines Management Directorate, including prescribing, procurement, supply, administration, and monitoring of medicines.
- Act as a senior leader within the organisation, fostering collaboration across services, and operational leadership to ensure pharmacy remains integral to the delivery of high-quality care.
- Provide expert advice and leadership on formulary development, shared care guidance, and prescribing policy, including input into horizon scanning and the introduction of new therapies.
- Lead the HDdUHB response to Patient Safety Alerts, Drug Safety Alerts, and Welsh Health Circulars, ensuring robust systems are in place to reduce risk and improve medicines safety.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and delivers NHS services for the communities of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding areas. With over 13,000 dedicated staff, we provide a full spectrum of healthcare services to approximately 384,000 people in a geographical area that covers quarter of Wales.
Our network includes:
- Four acute hospitals: Bronglais General (Aberystwyth), Glangwili General (Carmarthen), Prince Philip (Llanelli), and Withybush General (Haverfordwest)
- Seven community hospitals across the region
- A wide range of primary care providers including 48 GP practices, 99 community pharmacies, and 47 dental practices
- Extensive mental health and learning disability services
We work in close partnership with local authorities, third sector organisations, and volunteers to deliver integrated, person-centred care.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Interviews will be held on 21.10.2025
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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