Job Description

2 posts are available. One as medicine / frailty lead and one as acute lead.



The post holder will support the Pharmaceutical Service and the Medicines Management agenda in the UHB. They will be responsible for:



Assisting in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services to clinical areas to ensure safe, therapeutic and cost-effective use of medications. Ensuring patients are prioritised appropriately and high-risk patients are identified and referred to the appropriate member of the multi-disciplinary team or managed by the post holder. Continuing the development of pharmacy services provided across the wards.

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.



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.



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.