Job summary An exciting opportunity exists for two enthusiastic, motivated and highly organised individuals to join the All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre (AWTTC), delivering work associated with the nationalVoluntary 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 health technology assessment and medicines appraisal, medicines optimisation, prescribing analysis, medicines safety, education, and toxicology services (seehttps://awttc.nhs.wales/). The VPAG programme will align 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. The post holder will provide technical, scientific, data and analytical support to thecommercial medicines access team (CMAT) andthe horizon scanning and medicines assessment workstreams. The role will involve writing and editing reports, maintenance of the AWTTC database andthe commercial in confidence workspace and maintaining and developing the AWTTC website. You will also be involved in ensuring records and processes are kept up to date. The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. We welcome applicants with a science, pharmacy or healthcare background. Main duties of the job This is a fixed term or secondment post for 24 months 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving 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 working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, 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. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 001-PST014-0425 Job locations Llandough Hospital Routledge Academic Centre, Penlan Road Llandough CF64 2XX Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Person Specification Qualification Essential minimum post graduate diploma qualification or equivalent level of knowledge Life science degree Skills Essential Excellent written skills Skills Essential Report writing/editorial skills Critical appraisal skills Excellent IT skills Desirable Evidence of published work/use of reference management software Special knowledge Essential Evidence based medicine/research skills guideline development and medicine assessment methodology Awareness of Health NHS strategies. Experience Essential Literature searching and evaluation Person Specification Qualification Essential minimum post graduate diploma qualification or equivalent level of knowledge Life science degree Skills Essential Excellent written skills Skills Essential Report writing/editorial skills Critical appraisal skills Excellent IT skills Desirable Evidence of published work/use of reference management software Special knowledge Essential Evidence based medicine/research skills guideline development and medicine assessment methodology Awareness of Health NHS strategies. Experience Essential Literature searching and evaluation 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Llandough Hospital Routledge Academic Centre, Penlan Road Llandough CF64 2XX Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)