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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
110-PST029-0726
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Princess of Wales and Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Town
Bridgend
Salary
£58,379 - £65,723 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/07/2026 23:59

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Advanced Specialist Pharmacist- Childrens and Families Pharmacist

Band 8a

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

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. 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Masters degree in pharmacy
  • Registered with GPhC
  • Member of RCPharm
  • Postgraduate diploma / MSc in clinical or hospital pharmacy, or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Post-graduate management course
  • Non-medical prescriber
  • Post-graduate qualification in specialist area
  • Member of RPS faculty or working towards membership

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience as a clinical pharmacist
  • Experience of training and supervising staff
  • Experience of audit, QI or research
  • Able to take autonomous practice
Desirable criteria
  • Member of UK specialist group
  • Experience of implementing change

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Financial modelling and forecasting skills
  • Able to implement change

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Age positiveDisability confident leaderStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddAccredited Living Wage EmployerWelsh logo for Armed Force Bronze Award for Cym Taf UHBAccredited Living Wage EmployerCore principlesPrentisiaethau Apprenticeships

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Owen
Job title
Head of Pharmacy Clinical Services and Workforce
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01685 728232
Additional information

Additional contacts are:

Rhian Carta: [email protected]

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