Job summary
Join Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
Position: Medicines Optimisation Support Officer, Medical Directorate (NWJCC)
Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Medicines Optimisation Support Officer, Medical Directorate (NWJCC), Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.
The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest.
Our mission to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a £1.14bn budget.
In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence--those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do.
If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES
To provide comprehensive project and administrative support to the Medicines Optimisation Team and the Medical Directorate.
This will include:
o Providing support for the Medicines optimisation programmes including Blueteq (high cost drugs database) and horizon scanning.
o Organising meetings.
o Providing administrative support to the Directorate.
This post is secondment for 6 months due to - meet the needs of the service
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
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.
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
Qualifications/ Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of administrative procedures including IT systems, experience of project management and training acquired through formal study to Diploma Level or possess skills, knowledge, experience and training to its equivalency.
- Advanced keyboard skills with ability to make full use of IT to facilitate e-working, proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of the TRAC, ESR, and E-expenses systems.
- Knowledge of NHS or Social Care structures and processes.
Desirable
- ECDL or similar computer qualification.
- Minute taking qualification
- Project management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office Packages.
- Excellent typing skills.
- Experience supporting meetings including preparation of agendas, collation of reports and minute taking.
- Significant experience of providing secretarial and administrative support, including: oPrioritisation of work and delivery to challenging deadlines. oEffective and efficient electronic diary management. oHandling various telephone enquiries. oManaging and developing office systems. oHandling highly confidential and sensitive information.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in NHS or Social Care organisation.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Interpersonal skills, influencing and negotiating skills - proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships at all levels.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ability to problem solve and apply lateral thinking.
- Discreet - able to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Confident - able to use own initiative and demonstrate assertiveness when necessary.
- Conscientious: self-motivated to produce high quality of work, able to deliver results and take ownership of work and prioritise work.
Other
Essential
- Requires advanced keyboard skills with a high degree of accuracy including Microsoft Office, Excel and Microsoft Project.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of administrative procedures including IT systems, experience of project management and training acquired through formal study to Diploma Level or possess skills, knowledge, experience and training to its equivalency.
- Advanced keyboard skills with ability to make full use of IT to facilitate e-working, proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of the TRAC, ESR, and E-expenses systems.
- Knowledge of NHS or Social Care structures and processes.
Desirable
- ECDL or similar computer qualification.
- Minute taking qualification
- Project management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office Packages.
- Excellent typing skills.
- Experience supporting meetings including preparation of agendas, collation of reports and minute taking.
- Significant experience of providing secretarial and administrative support, including: oPrioritisation of work and delivery to challenging deadlines. oEffective and efficient electronic diary management. oHandling various telephone enquiries. oManaging and developing office systems. oHandling highly confidential and sensitive information.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in NHS or Social Care organisation.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Interpersonal skills, influencing and negotiating skills - proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships at all levels.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ability to problem solve and apply lateral thinking.
- Discreet - able to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Confident - able to use own initiative and demonstrate assertiveness when necessary.
- Conscientious: self-motivated to produce high quality of work, able to deliver results and take ownership of work and prioritise work.
Other
Essential
- Requires advanced keyboard skills with a high degree of accuracy including Microsoft Office, Excel and Microsoft Project.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
Unit G1, Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
CF37 5YL
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
