Principal Pharmacist Primary Care (Cluster Development)

NHS; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Mountain Ash is seeking a qualified pharmacist to manage and deliver primary care medicines management services. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, supporting royalty in medicine optimization strategies, and contributing to key operational programmes. Candidates must possess a vocational Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmacy and relevant registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The position offers a part-time permanent contract with competitive salary.

Benefits

Leading pension scheme

Generous leave policy

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience working with Primary Care Contractors is essential.
• Ability to evaluate complex facts and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead primary care medicines management services.
• Support the Chief Pharmacist in implementing optimization strategies.
• Act as the lead on transformational programmes requiring medicines management.

Skills

Evaluation of complex information

Collaboration with Primary Care Contractors

Leadership in strategic initiatives

Education

Vocational Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

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

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

Welsh Skills Desirable

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:

• 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.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £65,424 to £76,021 a year, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 110-PST086-1125-A

Job locations: Ynysmeurig House, Unit 3, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN

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 – English Essential

• Vocational Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical or management experience
• Experience of working with Primary Care Contractors and their representative organisations
• Able to evaluate information and make decisions involving highly complex facts

Person Specification – Desirable

• Experience of implementing change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: Ynysmeurig House, Unit 3, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN

Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/