Product Manager
Job summary
The Digital Services team at Velindre University NHS Trust is playing a central role in delivering the digital solutions that will support services within the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC). We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the management, development and continuous improvement of newly implemented digital products and services that support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
A key focus of the role will be the product management of My Pathway and other digital solutions introduced through the nVCC programme. Working closely with clinical teams, operational colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders, the successful candidate will ensure these products deliver value, meet organisational objectives and continue to evolve in line with service needs. The post holder will also support the management and optimisation of core clinical and administrative systems, including the Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS) and Welsh Clinical Portal (WCP).
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future digital landscape of the Trust during a period of significant transformation. We are seeking a collaborative individual who can build strong relationships, champion product-led ways of working and ensure digital solutions are successfully adopted to maximise benefits for patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
A Product Manager will lead a multi-disciplinary team for one of the specified products within the Digital Services portfolio. At this role level, you will:
Lead the Product Team, taking overall responsibility for the quality and success of your product
Manage a product through its full lifecycle, including discovery, alpha, beta and live states
Be the primary point of contact within the organisation for your product, engaging with relevant stakeholders to gather and confirm requirements
Develop and maintain the high-level road map for your products
Line manage and support the professional development of other members of the Product Team, creating synergy between the Digital Services teams
Be as passionate about developing people as you are about managing products
About us
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Job description
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 16 months until 31/12/2027. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience, preferably within a digital / IT subject and/or healthcare subject area
- Evidence of continuous professional development through their career
- ITIL Foundation
- Prince2 Agile certification, or equivalent qualification
- ITIL Specialist
- In depth understanding of the product needs of Velindre University NHS Trust and its Divisions
Experience
- Product management experience
- Successful implementation of digital-focused business change and improvements
- Experience in supervising a multidisciplinary team of digital staff
- Understanding of NHS / Healthcare digital requirements
- Excellent understanding of translating business / functional requirements into specialist technical specifications and complex Digital systems
- Experience in taking a lead role in product development
- Experience of working in an NHS / Healthcare or Public Sector environment
Skills
- Able to communicate with staff up to a senior level on complex business or clinical processes
- Collaborate with other Product Managers, to share best practice, lessons learned etc
- Able to organise and manage own work effectively, whilst ensuring the same organisation is applied to the team
- Implement change management methodology within the team environment
- Able to analyse and resolve complex issues
- High quality written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage under pressure
- Ability to work under own initiative, whilst providing effective leadership both directly to own staff and to groups whilst being an effective member of a multi-disciplinary environment
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Other
- Demonstrable alignment to Trust Values
- Able to work flexibly
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
Velindre University NHS Trust
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/