Principal Pharmacist Primary Care (Cluster Development)

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for managing, leading, developing and delivering primary care medicines management services for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB); developing the medicines management service model and delivery plan for the transformation multidisciplinary teams (MDT) within primary care.

The post holder will support the Chief Pharmacist to develop and implement the UHB medicines optimisation strategy and plan by ensuring our Cluster Pharmacy Teams are aware of, and aligned with the medicines management plans for safe, evidence based and cost-effective primary care prescribing.

The post holder will be the medicines management lead on key strategic, operational, transformational programmes and initiatives within primary care requiring medicines management input.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties of the position.

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.

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.