Job summary
We are looking for an excelling and proven senior project manager or experienced clinician to scope, benchmark and undertake a national evaluation of current psychological services available to people affected by cancer. They will work collaboratively with Macmillan and key stakeholders to produce a report outlining recommendations on psychological services.
Any candidate should have a proven track record, understand the Wales Cancer Network agenda and organisational arrangements to succeed in leading and delivering a bespoke work programme that includes the speciality of quality, patient experience and engagement.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will need to demonstrate proven ability to lead a programme of work requiring high level of communication, networking skills and relationship management to effectively negotiate the delivery of multi-disciplinary and cross boundary pieces of work.
About us
The Wales Cancer Network is an exciting strategic organisation to work for, that drives the collaboration of Health Boards, Trusts, professional and charitable organisations that aims to improve the experience and quality of services for people who are diagnosed with cancer. To deliver on our aim our work programmes focus on early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and care pathways.
Our working arrangements still require candidates to work from home, however the offices of the NHS Wales Health Collaborative include Cardiff, Baglan and Llandudno. Willingness and ability to travel across NHS Wales organisations is essential.
For further information please contact Hannah Edwards-Jones, Programme Manager, Quality, Patient Experience & Engagement, Wales Cancer Network. E-mails directed to hannah.edwards-jones@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Project Manager/experienced clinician to undertake a comprehensive scoping exercise of the current psychological services available for people affected by cancer in Wales.
To identify and understand the needs of stakeholders, including the national networks, programmes and agencies, and provide sound judgement and diplomatic skills.
Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information orally, in writing and electronically to inform work the public, directorates, divisions and stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Project Manager/experienced clinician to undertake a comprehensive scoping exercise of the current psychological services available for people affected by cancer in Wales.
To identify and understand the needs of stakeholders, including the national networks, programmes and agencies, and provide sound judgement and diplomatic skills.
Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information orally, in writing and electronically to inform work the public, directorates, divisions and stakeholders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4, Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent, or demonstrable practical experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience of producing management information reports
- Experience of managing finance systems e.g. budget monitoring
- Experience of managing, maintaining and developing systems and procedures.
- Experience of implementing administrative policies and procedures.
- Experience of actively tailoring project management methodologies.
Desirable
- Experience of monitoring performance indicators.
- Understanding of project management methodologies
- Experience of formal minute taking
- Working in an NHS environment
- Experience of Cancer services
- Experience of working within Psychology services
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Thorough understanding of administrative procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales
- Advanced Microsoft Project
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and self-manage workload
- Able to organise multi-disciplinary meetings and events
- Excellent management and communication skills and knowledge
- Analysing information from numerous sources
- Good IT/keyboard Skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh / willingness to learn
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Work on own initiative.
- Good time-keeping.
- Respect confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
- Flexible approach to work
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel across Wales, at time on a frequent basis.
Desirable
- Ability to transport resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4, Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent, or demonstrable practical experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience of producing management information reports
- Experience of managing finance systems e.g. budget monitoring
- Experience of managing, maintaining and developing systems and procedures.
- Experience of implementing administrative policies and procedures.
- Experience of actively tailoring project management methodologies.
Desirable
- Experience of monitoring performance indicators.
- Understanding of project management methodologies
- Experience of formal minute taking
- Working in an NHS environment
- Experience of Cancer services
- Experience of working within Psychology services
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Thorough understanding of administrative procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales
- Advanced Microsoft Project
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and self-manage workload
- Able to organise multi-disciplinary meetings and events
- Excellent management and communication skills and knowledge
- Analysing information from numerous sources
- Good IT/keyboard Skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh / willingness to learn
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Work on own initiative.
- Good time-keeping.
- Respect confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
- Flexible approach to work
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel across Wales, at time on a frequent basis.
Desirable
- Ability to transport resources
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
