About this role
Job summary
Due to expansion of the current service, we have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Medicines Access Efficiency Project Manager to join our team in the All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre (AWTTC). AWTTC provides dedicated administrative, technical and professional support for medicines optimisation projects, prescribing analysis and the appraisal and monitoring of medicines in Wales, supporting the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) in the development and implementation of strategic prescribing decisions.
Working in close collaboration with the Medicines Value Unit (MVU), you will be at the heart of a multi-disciplinary group created to improve efficiencies and timeliness in the delivery of access to medicines across Wales. This work will support all University Health Boards and the Trust in Wales and assist in delivery of safe and high quality services while achieving financial balance.
We are looking for someone with good attention to detail and experience working with spreadsheets. The ability to manipulate different data sets to identify and implement service changes is essential. This post offers a unique opportunity to work at a national level as part of a small friendly team. A background of working in a pharmacy environment would be advantageous but not essential. If you have a keen interest in helping to optimise medicines usage within NHS Wales, then this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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 services. 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.
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 Essential
Degree or equivalent experience Project management qualification, ideally in healthcare setting
Experience Essential
Management of Healthcare projects or equivalent
Desirable
Medicines management/procurement experience
Skills Essential
Evidence of excellent written skills Evidence of excellent verbal communication skills Strong analytical and data manipulation skills
Experience Essential
Evidence of effective team working/leading a team
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of strategic medicines related developments and implementation processes across services
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.
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Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Routledge Acamdemic Centre, University Hospital Llandough
Penlan Road, Llandough
Penarth
CF64 2XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)