Job Overview
The post is offered to a fully qualified candidate who will be issued with the full band 7 JD, or to a candidate who meets the majority of the criteria and will attain their Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy as a condition of appointment under Annex 21. The post holder will be required to undertake up to an 18 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to attain their Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy. During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows: Months 1 - 6 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scale. Months 7 - 18 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 7 pay scale. Upon successful attainment of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy qualification, even if sooner than the 18 month allocated time frame, the post holder will automatically move to the Band 7 as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within this Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Job Description as indicated.
Responsibilities
This role provides an exciting opportunity to build on previous pharmacy experience to enhance your clinical knowledge and medicines management skills within secondary care. Successful candidates will provide a clinical pharmacy service to wards which may include Medicine, Acute Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, COTE, ITU and Mental Health. Duties will also include dispensary based work where we service a wide range of out-patient clinics. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop and hone your clinical pharmacy skills in a dynamic working environment. There is opportunity to contribute to the education and training of junior pharmacists and trainees.
Qualifications & Training
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team across all three sites in the health board. The role will also involve an up to 18‑month training/development programme aimed at achieving a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy.
About CTMUHB
CTMUHB is an integrated organisation providing acute, community and mental health services. 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. CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily.
Values
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We work together as one team
Benefits
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gabriella Booth Job title: Deputy Head of Pharmacy-Clinical Services Manager Email address: gabriella.booth@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01656 752686
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