Job Summary
The post holder will be an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Paediatrics, Neonatology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, providing highly specialised pharmaceutical advice and regular reports on clinical and financial drug issues. They will be responsible for providing a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service to the specialties and directorate. The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions and undertake duties in accordance with National protocols, legislation, and UHB policies and procedures. There is scope within the job plan for clinical prescribing sessions within the directorate for independent pharmacists.

This role is based at RGH and POW, and will work across and provide health board wide service provisions.

Main Duties of the Job
The post holder is responsible for managing, leading, developing and delivering specialist neonatal, paediatric, gynaecology, integrated sexual health and maternity services with the acute site in conjunction with the Lead pharmacist for Children and Families

They will be responsible for supporting the delivery of education and training for pharmacy students, pharmacists, and other health care professionals.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-PST029-0726
Job locations: Princess of Wales and Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ, United Kingdom

Job 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy
• Registered with GPhC
• Member of RCPharm
• Postgraduate diploma / MSc in clinical or hospital pharmacy, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Post-graduate management course
• Non-medical prescriber
• Post-graduate qualification in specialist area
• Member of RPS faculty or working towards membership

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience as a clinical pharmacist
• Experience of training and supervising staff
• Experience of audit, QI or research
• Able to take autonomous practice

Desirable

• Member of UK specialist group
• Experience of implementing change

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Communicate effectively
• Able to present to large groups
• Skilled negotiator and facilitator
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Can manage conflict and deal with difficult situations
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above

Desirable

• Financial modelling and forecasting skills
• Able to implement change

Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Address: Princess of Wales and Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ, United Kingdom. Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/