Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacist
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- 36 months (Fixed term or secondment due to funding)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 001-HS019-0425
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Routledge Academic Centre, University Hospital, Llandough
- Town
- Llandough, Penarth
- Salary
- £54,550 - £61,412 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

AWTTC Advanced Pharmacist
Band 8a
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
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 coordinating the delivery of multiple projects.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Pharmacy degree
- MSC/Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Member of the RPSGB
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad experience of working as a pharmacist
- Literature searching and evaluation
Desirable criteria
- Project management
- Undertaking audits and presenting findings
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Presentation skills
- IT Skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of medicine assessment methodology
- Knowledge of research design, methodology, conduct and reporting
- Understanding of the role of AWTTC
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Welsh Health strategies for the NHS
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tony Williams
- Job title
- AWTTC Senior Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 029 218 26900
- Additional information
Claire Ganderton, Senior Pharmacist ([email protected]) or Helen Adams, Senior Pharmacist ([email protected])
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