Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Principal Pharmacist Primary Care (Cluster Development)

The closing date is 26 November 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for managing, leading, developing and delivering primary care medicines management services for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB); developing the medicines management service model and delivery plan for the transformation multidisciplinary teams (MDT) within primary care.

The post holder will support the Chief Pharmacist to develop and implement the UHB medicines optimisation strategy and plan by ensuring our Cluster Pharmacy Teams are aware of, and aligned with the medicines management plans for safe, evidence based and cost-effective primary care prescribing.

The post holder will be the medicines management lead on key strategic, operational, transformational programmes and initiatives within primary care requiring medicines management input.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties of the position.

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.

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 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£65,424 to £76,021 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-PST086-1125

Job locations

Ynysmeurig House

Unit 3, Navigation Park

Mountain Ash

CF45 4SN


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.

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.

Person Specification

English

Essential

  • Vocational Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Pharmacy
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical or management experience

Desirable

  • Experience of implementing change

English

Essential

  • Experience of working with Primary Care Contractors and their representative organisations
  • Able to evaluate information and make decisions involving highly complex facts
Person Specification

English

Essential

  • Vocational Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Pharmacy
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical or management experience

Desirable

  • Experience of implementing change

English

Essential

  • Experience of working with Primary Care Contractors and their representative organisations
  • Able to evaluate information and make decisions involving highly complex facts

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).

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

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ynysmeurig House

Unit 3, Navigation Park

Mountain Ash

CF45 4SN


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ynysmeurig House

Unit 3, Navigation Park

Mountain Ash

CF45 4SN


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacist Primary Care and Med Optimisation

Kate Crandon-Lewis

kate.crandon-lewis@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£65,424 to £76,021 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-PST086-1125

Job locations

Ynysmeurig House

Unit 3, Navigation Park

Mountain Ash

CF45 4SN


Supporting documents

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