AWTTC Advanced Pharmacist

Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 36 months to meet the needs of the service.

We are seeking three talented, motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists to join the All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre (AWTTC), the national NHS organisation that produces guidance on the best use of medicines in Wales.

You will deliver work associated with the national scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) programme, supporting innovative approaches to medicine assessment, patient access and uptake of new medicines.

AWTTC supports medicines assessment, medicines optimisation, prescribing analysis, medicines safety, education, and toxicology services. The VPAG programme aligns with clinical initiatives across NHS Wales, supporting existing structures and emerging priorities.

The role involves working at a national level as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Supporting the VPAG project leads, the post holders will use their knowledge and expertise to work across three main workstreams, medicines assessment, horizon scanning and financial forecasting, and implementation.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will have excellent communication and presenting skills and work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. You will establish and maintain effective working relationships and engagement with a very diverse range of stakeholders, including clinical experts and policy makers. You will be able to work to tight deadlines and have experience leading and coordinatingthe delivery of multiple projects.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist servic|es. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.