Lead Pharmacist for Medicines Governance

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organisation in Wales seeks a strategic leader for pharmacy services. You will oversee governance and medicine management, ensuring compliance and innovation. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration across teams, with responsibilities including leading medicines management systems and responding to safety alerts. This is an opportunity to impact healthcare delivery meaningfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for safe use of medicines.
• Lead development of robust medicines management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in pharmacy services.
• Maximise value of medicines through data-driven insights.
• Coordinate governance activities across Pharmacy Directorate.
• Provide advice on formulary development and prescribing policy.
• Lead response to Patient Safety Alerts and Drug Safety Alerts.

Job description

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 to ensure 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across HDdUHB, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
• 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 providing 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.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

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 a quarter of Wales.

• Four acute hospitals:
  • Bronglais General (Aberystwyth)
  • Glangwili General (Carmarthen)
  • Prince Philip (Llanelli)
  • 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.