Senior Project Manager

Job summary

This is a fixed term/secondment post until31/03/2027.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and transformational Digital Team. The role requires a good understanding of implementing technology and project management in the health sector.

Main duties of the job

The post is within the Digital Services directorate and provide an ideal platform to learn and develop within the NHS and the digital field.

Applications are invited for the post of a Senior Project Manager to join the Digital Innovation & Transformation Team within Hywel Dda, to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a key strategic digital projects within the Health Community.

The post holder will be responsible for managing and controlling the delivery of complex digital projects which form part of Digital Response strategic aims and are key to the successful implementation of the Health Board's Strategy.

We are keen to recruit experienced project managers who are passionate about what they do and want to make a difference for patients and our communities. Whilst some knowledge of working within a digital environment is useful, it is not essential. We are looking for someone who can work successfully as part of a team but take initiative and lead when appropriate.

The applicant should hold a project management qualification such as APMP or PRINCE2 and have experience of managing multiple projects within a programme or portfolio. They will have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills and able to use those skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders, organise events or workshops and to ensure initiation and delivery of multiple projects successfully.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in[1]hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
  • APMP / Prince 2 practitioner equivalent or appropriate project management experience at an equivalent level
  • Postgraduate diploma level qualification or experience at an equivalent level
  • An appreciation of needs of clinicians in the workplace.
  • In-depth knowledge of organisational structures, management reporting lines and appropriate routes for delegation of project work packages
  • An understanding of the area served by the Health Board and its social and economic character.
  • Evidence of further development - education/training
Desirable
  • MSP (managing successful programmes) practitioner

Experience

Essential
  • Experience at clinical, technical (e.g. Informatics) or managerial level
  • Proven record of formal medium scale project management.
  • Proven track record of being able to co-ordinate multi-level/multidisciplinary teams
  • Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
  • Experience of working in health care
  • Knowledge of the procurement process, including contract negotiations particularly in relation to IT procurement

Language Skills

Desirable
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwilli Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/

Company
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Location
Carmarthen, United Kingdom SA31 2AF
Employment Type
Fixed-Term
Salary
£48527.00 - £55532.00 a year
Posted
Company
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Location
Carmarthen, United Kingdom SA31 2AF
Employment Type
Fixed-Term
Salary
£48527.00 - £55532.00 a year
Posted