Job overview
We are seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking pharmacist to join our senior pharmacy leadership team at the Royal Gwent Hospital as Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services. This is a pivotal role providing strategic and operational leadership for clinical pharmacy services across the site-based specialties, while also leading the Health Board’s Clinical Trials and Clinical Informatics Pharmacy Services. You will play a key role in shaping, modernising, and delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy services aligned with national standards and organisational priorities.
As a member of the site management team, you will influence service development, lead innovation in clinical informatics, and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and optimise medicines use.
What we offer:
- A senior leadership role with real influence on patient care and clinical service delivery
- Opportunities to lead innovation and work on All-Wales initiatives
- Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
- A supportive Health Board committed to excellence and continuous improvement
If you are an ambitious and experienced clinical pharmacy leader looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Lead, develop and deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across multiple specialties.
Provide leadership and line management to pharmacists and wider pharmacy teams at the Royal Gwent Hospital.
Oversee and develop the ABUHB Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service, secure future investment and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Drive service redesign and continuous improvement in line with best practice and strategic goals.
Provide expert clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams, contributing to complex patient care decisions.
Lead on medicines optimisation, governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Develop and implement clinical informatics solutions to support data-driven decision making.
Represent pharmacy at Directorate, Health Board, and All-Wales forums as required.
Contribute to financial stewardship, including monitoring high-cost medicines and delivering efficiency savings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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This advert is for Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £67,583 - £78,530 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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