Clinical Pharmacist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic pharmacists to join their Pharmacy team at Royal Gwent Hospital. This permanent role offers opportunities to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment. Candidates will engage in service development projects, collaborate with healthcare teams, and may have opportunities for further training and qualifications. A competitive salary and benefits package are available, along with flexible working to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Occupational health support

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality clinical service.
• Work closely with Divisional Lead Pharmacists.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Prioritise patients while welcoming innovative pharmacy practices.

Skills

UK professional registration

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

Exciting career opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic pharmacists to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Pharmacy team. If you are a pharmacist with a passion for pharmacy, we would love for you to join the team. Applications are welcomed from those who expect to gain their post‑graduate clinical pharmacy diploma this year.

Main duties of the job

In line with the Health Board's Clinical futures programme, the directorate is currently developing a range of band 7 rotations. The posts will undertake a rotational programme of clinical specialities and will be based at Royal Gwent Hospital.

In this role you will build on previous experience, developing greater autonomy and responsibility whilst working within a multi‑disciplinary team. Development opportunities will be in line with skills required to meet the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Advance Practice Framework and may include non‑medical prescribing skills (pharmacist‑led clinics), quality improvement, research, education and training (e.g. pre‑registration tutoring).

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

About Us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways, including a range of management development programmes.

We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Job Details

Date posted: 14 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 040-PST101-1125

Job location: Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, NP20 2UB

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality clinical service and work within service development projects.
• Work closely with and be supported by the Divisional Lead Pharmacists to develop pharmacy practice and career progression.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
• Prioritise patients while welcoming innovative suggestions for pharmacy practice whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care.

Person Specification

• Essential: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Desirable: Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills & Qualifications

• UK professional registration (current)
• Disability, inclusive of reasonable adjustments.

Legal & Compliance

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, NP20 2UB

Website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/