Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
The closing date is 26 November 2026
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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 an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed pharmacist to support our pharmacy services across CTMUHB.

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 acute sites have established medicines management services and EPMA systems in place with planned future roll out to community hospitals and out-patient settings. Pharmacist led clinics are well established and pharmacy staff are valued members of clinical multidisciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job
CTMUHB is excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our service as a rotational Specialist Pharmacist.

In this role, you may rotate through a number of core clinical ward specialties (e.g. medicine, surgery, admissions, paediatrics) and also within the Governance and High-Cost Drugs Team, contributing to the delivery of our workplan to ensure the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines for our local population. Utilisation of non-medical prescribing will be actively supported, and may involve clinic work. Opportunity may also be given to work alongside senior and consultant Pharmacists in Health Board wide roles, supporting the delivery of key strategic goals within these specialties.

The successful applicant will contribute to the Emergency Duty Service and the post will also include weekend/ bank holiday working as per rota.

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: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum (annex 21 available)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-PST043-1126
Job locations: Agreed on appointment, CF728XR, United Kingdom

Job description
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.

The post is offered to a fully qualified candidate who will be issued with the full band 7 JD, or to a candidate who meets the majority of the criteria and will attain the relevant qualifications and experience as a condition of appointment under Annex 21. The post holder will be required to undertake up to an 18 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role.

During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows: Months 1 - 6 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scale. Months 7 - 18 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 7 pay scale.

Upon successful attainment of the relevant qualifications and/or experience, even if sooner than the 18 month allocated time frame, the post holder will automatically move to the Band 7 as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within this Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Job Description as indicated.

NOTE: There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 7, again without financial detriment.

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.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; Skilled negotiator and facilitator; Able to evaluate information and make decisions involving highly complex facts; Mentoring and Appraisal skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills Level 3 and above
• Financial modelling and forecasting skills.

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration pharmacy experience
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Broad experience of clinical pharmacy
• Experience of primary care pharmacy

Qualifications
Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy
• Registered with general pharmaceutical council
• Post graduate diploma in clinical or hospital pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience
• Good knowledge of medicines management
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• MSc in clinical pharmacy
• Evidence of building your portfolio for RPS Faculty
• Independent Prescriber
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Agreed on appointment, CF728XR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Pharmacist, John Hickey, john.hickey@wales.nhs.uk, 01443443137

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