Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic, proactive and innovative pharmacy professional?



Do you enjoy working within a dedicated team environment?



Are you ready to take on the next challenge in your career in this new role?



If the answer to all 3 of these questions is yes, then please read on.



We are looking for a forward-thinking leader with experience of medicines procurement and provision of homecare services. This role will require extensive knowledge of procurement processes as well as combining your clinical knowledge and experience. You will join a supportive dedicated procurement and homecare service and be responsible for taking the service forward to meet the needs of our patients as we review our service delivery models.



Applicants must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and be a team player. Experience in oncology, although not essential, is welcomed. You will be part of a strong team who can aid your learning.



This post will work closely with the Deputy Chief and Principal Pharmacists. It will oversee a small team of procurement and homecare staff. We are excited to be moving in to our new hospital in 2027; our aim is to be ready for the future now.



For further information as to the duties of the role, please see the job description. If you have further questions, or wish to arrange a visit please contact Anthony Cadogan, Deputy Chief Pharmacist anthony.cadogan@wales.nhs.uk



We are looking for a forward thinking leader with experience of medicines procurement and/or provision of homecare services. This is a new role to our hospital and will require extensive knowledge of procurement processes as well as combining your clinical skills and knowledge. You will join a supportive dedicated procurement and homecare service and be responsible for taking the service forward to meet the needs of our patients as we review our service delivery models.



Applicants must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and be a team player. Experience in oncology, although not essential, is welcomed. You will be part of a strong team who can aid your learning.



This is a new post which will work closely with the Deputy Chief and Principal Pharmacists. It will oversee a small team of procurement and homecare staff. Our aim is to be ready for the future now. As such applicants must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and be a team player.



Experience in oncology, although not essential, is welcomed. You will be part of a strong team who can aid your learning.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.



Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.



If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.



Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/



You will be able to find a full and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.



If a training period is required, your contract will be issued under Annex 21: 75% of a Band 5 for 12 to 18 months or until qualification is achieved.