Job summary
Would you like to be part of an innovative and motivated team whilst developing your career portfolio? Do you share our health board values and passion for improving the care of patients in Wales?We have a number of exciting opportunities for passionate and committed pharmacists to support our pharmacy services across CTMUHB.

In these stimulating roles you will work closely with, and be supported by, highly skilled and experienced pharmacy teams. Roles will follow a rotational programme across the CTMUHB footprint to build your clinical knowledge and experience different specialities. Successful candidates will be based at one site to contribute to on call rotas.All posts come with formal development opportunities which may include the HEIW Enhanced Model of support qualification or a distance learning diploma. Preferences can be discussed at interview.We welcome applications from newly qualified pharmacists registering in August 2026 or experienced pharmacists ready for a new challenge.

Pharmacy in CTMUHB has a strong culture of learning and development with a focus on support and wellbeing. We work collaboratively across all sectors of pharmacy as ONE team. All sites have established medicines management services and electronic discharge systems. Digital solutions for prescribing and managing medicines are being rolled out across the health board. Pharmacists led clinics are well established and pharmacy staff are valued members of clinical multidisciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide a safe and effective clinical pharmacy and ward-based medicines management service to clinical area(s) and advise medical staff and nurses on pharmacy matters.
• Rotations are health board wide and could include, medicine, admissions, surgery, trauma & orthopaedics, frailty, palliative care, primary care and prison services.
• The post holder must comply with current legislation and UHB policies. The recommendations contained within the Code of Ethics as issued by the General Pharmaceutical Council and the obligations in the Standards of Good Professional Practice will be upheld at all time

The post holder will be expected to undertake post-graduation development as identified by service and post holder needs.

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:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o 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
12 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£40,559 to £48,841 a year

per annum

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
24 months

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
110-PST031-0726

Job locations
CTMUHB- Site to be agreed

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

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

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 24 months from start date, due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with GPhC
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Member or RPS

Experience
Essential

• 1 year Trainee Pharmacist Program completion
• Experience of Audit/Project work

Desirable

• Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Evidence of Team Working and independent working
• Positive attitude towards development (self and service)
• Able to work independently
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Flexible and adaptable to the service
• Responsible for own actions
• Positive attitude to improvement and development
• Empathetic, diplomatic, professional

Aptitude and Abilites
Essential

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer, key board skills
• Able to evaluate information and make decisions of highly complex facts
• Effective organisational and prioritising skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)
• Effective time management and able to remain effective in a busy environment
• Ability to manage self and others

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).

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.

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).

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

Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address
CTMUHB- Site to be agreed

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Pharmacist Workforce Development

Jane Hardwidge

Jane.Hardwidge@wales.nhs.uk