Alumni Profiles

Edward Roberts Accounting and Finance

Edward Roberts, wearing glasses and a dark suit an tie
Current job title

Head of Financial Business Intelligence and Capital Planning.

When did you start in the NHS?

2005.

Why did you choose to work in the NHS?

They were offering a graduate scheme, so I applied and was successful.

Describe what you do?

My role involves managing the Capital budgets of the Welsh Ambulance Services, ensuring both value for money and service need. It also incorporates business intelligence ensuring that value is obtained from existing funding and future projects.

What do you enjoy most about your role?

Being able to make a difference and help develop assets which improve the health and well-being of Wales.

What would you say to someone thinking about a career in the NHS?

Go for it, the training and support I have received over the years have been world-class. The question you should ask yourself is, do you want a career or a job if the answer is career the NHS is the route you should go.

How would you describe the NHS in one word?

Supportive.

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Yes, take me to the International page. No, I want to stay on the current page.