Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to support and develop our specialist Medicines Homecare Service at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

In this pivotal role, you’ll manage and co-ordinate homecare medicines services across the Health Board, ensuring the safe, effective and cost-efficient supply of high-cost medicines. You will play a key role in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and supporting the delivery of an expanding homecare service. Working closely with clinicians, patients and homecare providers, you will help deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Alongside your homecare responsibilities, you will undertake a regular clinical commitment within the Pharmacy Service as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACT) and Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician, supporting medicines optimisation, medicines reconciliation, clinical screening processes and the safe use of medicines across the Health Board. This unique combination of operational, service development and clinical responsibilities offer an excellent opportunity to maintain and develop your clinical skills whilst gaining specialist expertise in homecare services.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to complete the PWDS Homecare Prescription Validation Qualification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work independently to provide technical and operational assistance and support to the Medicines Homecare Team to aid the development of high-quality, cost-effective homecare service.

Supports co-ordinating activities to ensure the best use of resources and the timely and efficient processing of homecare prescriptions and prompt payment of invoices.

The post holder will provide appropriate advice in relation to homecare medicines to Clinical teams, members of the public, patients and carers.

Undertake a daily clinical commitment as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician, providing ward-based medicines management and prescription checking services. Manage and prioritise both homecare and clinical workloads to support the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines across the Health Board.

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.