Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Acute Services

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional, creative and dynamic leader with a proven track record of clinical services delivery and innovation. The post holder will have the strategic and operational freedom to shape a strong team to ensure we are able to deliver today and build our strategy for where we want to be tomorrow, aligned to the departments strategic vision. As a role model and champion for Pharmacy and Medicine Management, the post holder will maintain and lead a profile with Pharmacy, the Health Board and into our wider system partners.

The post holder joins an experienced and innovative Pharmacy Senior Management Team (SMT) reporting to the Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Management to provide strategic, clinical and professional leadership for the development of Pharmacy services across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. They will work in close collaboration with senior leaders to deliver the vision for Pharmacy Services across the sectors, developing and delivering innovative, high quality services to improve patient care.

They will be responsible for developing a confident and flexible workforce working seamlessly across the health Board in partnership with the team and wider professions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the professional accountable leader across the directorate, ensuring appropriate structures are in place to support and inspire staff at all levels within areas of responsibility, encouraging innovation, excellence and succession planning. They will advise, support and discuss with the Senior Management Team and lead pharmacists, and strategically deliver on all aspects of decisions relating to the procurement, distribution and supply of medicines. They will strategically lead and deliver the Health Board's objectives relating to digital medicines, including electronic prescribing

The Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Acute Services is a key member of the Pharmacy SMT, and responsible for the Medicines Management Quality, Safety, Risk and Experience Committee, and is responsible for ensuring a high quality and effective pharmacy and medicines management service is provided across all hospital sites, through the senior leadership team at each hospital site.

The post holder will lead a team of pharmacy professionals and support staff to deliver the Health Board's Clinical Services Strategy, ensuring that the Health Board's corporate objectives, policies and strategic intentions are delivered throughout the Health Board.

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

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£92,713 to £106,919 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-PST009-0226

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan

Ynysmaerdy

LLantrisant

CF72 8XR


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

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at senior management level within NHS (hospital, primary care or community) pharmacy services
  • Evidence of leading and effectively managing complex organisational change
  • Evidence of successfully influencing senior management and other professionals
  • Experience of financial and human resource management
  • A proven track record of dealing with complex situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objectives

Desirable

  • Evidence of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation
  • Evidence of research

Skills

Essential

  • High level of personal integrity
  • Self-motivated, innovative and proactive
  • Able to plan and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy
  • Postgraduate Pharmacy Qualification
  • Postgraduate Management Qualification
  • Expert knowledge of and experience in implementing strategies and plans for the delivery of services and policy directives.

Desirable

  • Faculty Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, or credentialed to Advanced or Consultant level
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at senior management level within NHS (hospital, primary care or community) pharmacy services
  • Evidence of leading and effectively managing complex organisational change
  • Evidence of successfully influencing senior management and other professionals
  • Experience of financial and human resource management
  • A proven track record of dealing with complex situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objectives

Desirable

  • Evidence of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation
  • Evidence of research

Skills

Essential

  • High level of personal integrity
  • Self-motivated, innovative and proactive
  • Able to plan and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy
  • Postgraduate Pharmacy Qualification
  • Postgraduate Management Qualification
  • Expert knowledge of and experience in implementing strategies and plans for the delivery of services and policy directives.

Desirable

  • Faculty Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, or credentialed to Advanced or Consultant level

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

Royal Glamorgan

Ynysmaerdy

LLantrisant

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan

Ynysmaerdy

LLantrisant

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Pharmacy/Cyfarwyddwr Fferylliaeth

Hannah Wilton

hannah.wilton@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£92,713 to £106,919 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-PST009-0226

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan

Ynysmaerdy

LLantrisant

CF72 8XR


Supporting documents

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