Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician to support the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care and the Medicines Management agenda across the UHB.

The post holder will play a key role in the development and delivery of clinical pharmacy services, working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to promote the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines.

You will assist in delivering clinical pharmacy services across a range of clinical areas, ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate pharmaceutical care. A key responsibility will be to prioritise patients according to clinical need, identify high-risk patients, and take appropriate action through direct intervention or referral to the relevant member of the multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will contribute to medicines optimisation initiatives, support safe prescribing and administration practices, and help ensure compliance with local and national standards. You will also be instrumental in continuing the development of ward-based pharmacy services, driving service improvements and supporting the implementation of new ways of working that enhance patient care and experience.

As a senior member of the pharmacy team, you will provide leadership, guidance and support to colleagues, promoting best practice and continuous improvement. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, together with a commitment to delivering patient-centred care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Pharmaceutical Service and the Medicines Management agenda in the UHB. 

The post holder will sit on the Medicines Management panel, assisting in the training and assessing of technicians, trainee pharmacists and new pharmacists in the process of ward-based working, including medicines reconciliation and discharge process. In addition, they will support others in developing clinical prioritisation skills.

The post holder will dispense, undertake technical check and issues prescriptions, providing specialist advice and information on medicines to patients, relatives, carers and nursing staff.

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.