Advanced Pharmacist (Antimicrobial Specialist)

Job overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to lead the antimicrobial stewardship strategy within Bronglais Hospital, allowing the post holder to make a real difference to antimicrobial resistance.

We are looking for a highly motivated Pharmacist with excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.

Working closely with patients and the multidisciplinary team you will need to be enthusiastic, and have excellent problem solving skills. We are looking for an individual who can work independently with excellent prioritization skills and the ability to use their initiative.

Applicants must be registered as pharmacists with the GPhC, and completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent).

We are a patient-centred and progressive team who collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary teams enhancing patient safety through professional advice to prescribers, discharge planning and attending antimicrobial ward rounds.

Main duties of the job

Working with the Medicines Management Team, Consultant and specialist grade Microbiologists and other Health Board Antimicrobial Pharmacists, you will help to deliver antimicrobial stewardship throughout the hospital.

You will help deliver these ambitions using several initiatives and interventions, including local and national audits and feedback; contributing to and implementing local and national antimicrobial prescribing guidelines; working towards achieving Welsh Government targets and supporting the education and training of health care workers in antimicrobial stewardship.

Approximately half the time will be spent on antibiotic related duties and the other half on other clinical duties. You will work with the multidisciplinary team, monitoring financial expenditure, undertaking research and service improvement, alongside supporting the core pharmacy services in the dispensary and on wards.

As an advanced Pharmacist you will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a patient focused clinical pharmacy service. The successful candidate will work within general medical wards, developing their pharmacist role with potential to develop in pharmacist led clinics as an IP.

Applicants will be required to take part in the weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional development is of utmost importance and support and training will be provided. You will be part of the exciting rollout of EPMA supporting colleagues across the MDT, as we embed digital systems within our practice.

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 16/09/2026

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable