In this role, you are accountable for:1. Assisting senior staff in activities undertaken on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care and ensuring effective communication regarding pharmaceutical and medicinal products and medical devices, which may be complicated and/or controversial, is undertaken with Community Pharmacy England, manufacturers, and suppliers. 2. Regularly using pharmaceutical knowledge to research and compile information to inform the content of the Drug Tariff and the dm+d. 3. The evaluation of Part IX applications, including the assessment of the potential impacts on prescribing data and primary care reimbursement. 4. The production of reports to assist with the appraisal of Drug Tariff Part IX applications, which may require further consultation with the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and other internal and external stakeholders. 5. Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers in relation to product and price information. 6. Examining a variety of information sources and identifying any necessary amendments/additions/deletions. Inputting and quality assuring amended data. 7. Monitoring products in the Drug Tariff Part VIIIA and supporting staff in identifying potential additions, deletions and changes, and assessing comparative information in support of NHS reimbursement policy. 8. Demonstrating a commitment to develop flexible matrix working in a non-line management role such that the broad base of skills and experience of all staff are utilised to maximum benefit of the organisation and the individual. 9. Participating in organisation-wide working groups appropriate to the post-holders expertise and experience. 10. Assisting with both long- and short-term planning within own work area and positively driving forward the development, management and performance of the team in accordance with plans. 11. Being responsible for the identification and implementation of policy, procedure, and service developments in support of the NHS BSA Business Strategy and Department of Health and Social Care initiatives. 12. Being an authorised signatory for expenditure (requisitions, invoices, expenses and payroll) up to £1,000. 13. Day to day non-line management of a group of staff including significant input to appraisal, performance monitoring and Personal Development Plan creation and execution.