# Commercial Medicines Access Technical Analyst

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- **Location:** University Hospital Llandough
- **Workplace type:** hybrid
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £50,129 - £57,365 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** 2 years (Two year fixed term from start date due to funding - Estimated end date 31st October 2028)
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (AWTTC supports a hybrid working model of home and office days.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27T10:30:36.121Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Penarth/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Medicines_Access_Efficiency_Project_Manager/Medicines_Access_Efficiency_Project_Manager-v8258845
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8258845?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

Due to the expansion of our current service, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Medicines Access Technical Analyst to join the All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre (AWTTC).

Working in close collaboration with the Medicines Value Unit (MVU), you will play a key role as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on improving the efficiency and timeliness of medicines access across Wales. This work will support all university health boards and the trust in Wales to deliver safe, high-quality services and contribute to the cost-effective use of medicines.

This post would suit someone with experience of working in a pharmacy environment, with strong attention to detail and confidence using spreadsheets. Essential skills include the ability to work with a range of datasets, identify opportunities to improve medicines access across Wales, communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and apply strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at a national level as part of a small, friendly team. If you have a keen interest in helping to optimise medicines use within NHS Wales, this could be the role for you.

The post is currently advertised on a fixed-term or secondment basis while a business case is developed to secure permanent funding for this critical role.

### 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.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years 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.

### 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

### Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Evidence of excellent written and verbal skills
- Strong analytical and data manipulation skills

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Understanding of strategic medicines related developments and implementation processes across services

### Experience

**Essential**

- Management of Healthcare projects or equivalent
- Evidence of effective team working/leading a team, ideally in a healthcare setting

**Desirable**

- Medicines management/procurement experience
- Experience/knowledge of working within the NHS or related organisation

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Degree or equivalent experience
- Project management qualification, or equivalent

## Documents

- [jdps - sdmp (pdf, 327.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10572309)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 656.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10572308)
- [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2843)
- [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2852)
- [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 2.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2851)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1630)
- [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422)
- [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421)

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