Medicines Optimisation Support Officer (NWJCC) -INTERNAL TO NHS WALES

Medicines Optimisation Support Officer (NWJCC) - INTERNAL TO NHS WALES

The closing date is 30 April 2026.

Previously advertised as 110-AC-A.

Join Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee

Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Medicines Optimisation Support Officer, Medical Directorate (NWJCC), Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.

The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest.

Our mission is to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a £1.14bn budget.

In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence-those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do.

If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES.

To provide comprehensive project and administrative support to the Medicines Optimisation Team and the Medical Directorate.

• Providing support for the Medicines optimisation programmes including Blueteq (high cost drugs database) and horizon scanning.
• Providing administrative support to the Directorate.

This post is a secondment for 12 months 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.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy-Our Health, Our Future-focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve.
• We treat everyone with respect.
• We work together as one team.

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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/ Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of administrative procedures including IT systems, experience of project management and training acquired through formal study to Diploma Level or possess skills, knowledge, experience and training to its equivalency.
• Advanced keyboard skills with ability to make full use of IT to facilitate e-working, proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the TRAC, ESR, and E-expenses systems.
• Knowledge of NHS or Social Care structures and processes.
• ECDL or similar computer qualification.

Experience

• Experience of using Microsoft Office Packages.
• Experience supporting meetings including preparation of agendas, collation of reports and minute taking.
• Significant experience of providing secretarial and administrative support, including:
  • Prioritisation of work and delivery to challenging deadlines.
  • Effective and efficient electronic diary management.
  • Handling various telephone enquiries.
  • Managing and developing office systems.
  • Handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Previous experience of working in NHS or Social Care organisation.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Interpersonal skills, influencing and negotiating skills-proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships at all levels.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to problem solve and apply lateral thinking.
• Discreet-able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Confident-able to use own initiative and demonstrate assertiveness when necessary.
• Conscientious: self motivated to produce high quality of work, able to deliver results and take ownership of work and prioritise work.

Other

• Requires advanced keyboard skills with a high degree of accuracy including Microsoft Office, Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board