Lead Pharmacist - Pharmacy Technical Services

Company: NHS Jobs

Salary: £67,583 to £78,530 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 Oct 2026

Summary

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with a proven ability to drive change, build effective stakeholder relationships and support the service through this significant period of growth and transformation. The ideal candidate will hold a postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance. However, applicants without this qualification are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will need to attain the qualification within a maximum of two years and will be appointed under Annex 21 rules. This means they will be supported by a development plan.

During the first year, payment will be 70% of the top of Band 8b pay and the second year, 75%. Upon successful completion of the qualification, the post holder will then be paid at Band 8b (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 8b role.

Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in implementing Workforce policies. This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found 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 22/10/26

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The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with a proven ability to drive change, build effective stakeholder relationships and support the service through this significant period of growth and transformation. The ideal candidate will hold a postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance. However, applicants without this qualification are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will need to attain the qualification within a maximum of two years and will be appointed under Annex 21 rules. This means they will be supported by a development plan.During the first year, payment will be 70% of the top of Band 8b pay and the second year, 75%. Upon successful completion of the qualification, the post holder will then be paid at Band 8b (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 8b role.Failure to achieve the qualification and

required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in implementing Workforce policies. This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. 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

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