Job Description

The post holder will work with the Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist within the Medical team as the Advanced Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist to provide professional, timely, expert, evidence-based, safe and cost effective pharmaceutical advice to NWJCC. They will also provide high quality information and support to stakeholders to deliver improved patient care strongly linked to NWJCC commissioning policies.
They will develop a portfolio of work streams, projects, services, and initiatives in order to deliver NWJCC's Medicines Optimisation Strategic objectives and priorities.
Through collaboration and partnership with the service providers, the post holder will work to ensure that Medicines Management across NWJCC commissioned services provides best value for money and optimise use of public funding. A key goal for the Medical Team at NWJCC is to ensure that the pharmaceutical needs of the Welsh population are met whilst maintaining prudent healthcare.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe, high quality, person-centred medicines optimisation work programs and activities across all services commissioned by NWJCC. The post holder will be a key member of the NWJCC team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the effective delivery of the medicines optimisation agenda.
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.
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.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
56,514 to 63,623 a year per annum / pro rata'd if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
110-PST065-0825-A
Job locations
Unit G1 Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
CF37 5YL
Job description
Job 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. Job description
Job 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
Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Professional qualification
• MDT working

Desirable

• Interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience of commissioning
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Experience
Essential

• Experience of leading and supervising service improvement/audit
• Experience of working in secondary care

Desirable

• Negotiation skills

Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Professional qualification
• MDT working

Desirable

• Interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience of commissioning
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Experience
Essential

• Experience of leading and supervising service improvement/audit
• Experience of working in secondary care

Desirable

• Negotiation skills

Skills Required