Pharmacy Data Analyst - Medicines Value

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the successful post holder to provide dedicated analytical support to the Pharmacy Medicines Value and Biologics team, enabling the cost-effective, evidence-based use of medicines across the Trust. The role will focus on the analysis, interpretation and reporting of medicines usage, activity and expenditure data, with particular emphasis on high-cost drugs, biologics, and biosimilars. The post holder will support the delivery of medicines optimisation programmes, Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs), and gain share agreements with the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Using tools such as Power BI, Rx-Info (Define/Refine) and Trust data systems, the post holder will develop dashboards and reports to:

• Monitor high-cost drug and biologics use
• Identify variation and opportunities for improvement
• Support cost-effective medicines uptake and pathway compliance
• Enable robust tracking and validation of savings
The role will also contribute to NHSE and Blueteq reporting requirements, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and aligned with commissioning criteria. Working closely with pharmacy, finance and digital teams, the post holder will translate complex data into meaningful insights to support decision-making, improve value, and contribute to the Trust's financial sustainability., The post holder will analyse and interpret medicines usage and expenditure data, with a particular focus on high-cost drugs, biologics, and medicines. They will develop and maintain reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Rx-Info, and Excel to support medicines optimisation, Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs), and gain share delivery. The role includes supporting NHSE and Blueteq reporting requirements, identifying variation in prescribing, and providing clear, data-driven insights to pharmacy, finance, and clinical teams. In addition, the post holder will contribute to improving data quality, maintaining reporting processes and documentation, and responding to ad hoc information requests. They will work collaboratively across teams to support service development, ensure compliance with data governance standards, and enable informed decision-making across the organisation.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.