Job summary
Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 due to funding
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bowel Screening Wales programme for the post of Senior Project Manager, based at the Screening Centre, Magden Park, Llantrisant.
Bowel Screening Wales is one of the adult screening programmes delivered by the Screening Division of Public Health Wales and is responsible for the provision of the bowel screening programme to the eligible population aged between 51-74 years old in Wales.
Bowel Screening Wales has secured third-party funding to perform a bespoke project aimed at exploring initiatives to improve participation rates in bowel cancer screening in Wales.
Main duties of the job
Working within the Bowel Screening Wales programme, the post-holder will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of this innovative project and ensure key project milestones and operational objectives are met.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to postgraduate diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Project and/or programme management qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Master's level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and managing successful projects
- Effective partnership working
Desirable
- Experience as a formal project manager
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills
- People management skills
- Track record of complex problem solving in a project environment
- Competent in the use of desktop applications
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to postgraduate diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Project and/or programme management qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Master's level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and managing successful projects
- Effective partnership working
Desirable
- Experience as a formal project manager
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills
- People management skills
- Track record of complex problem solving in a project environment
- Competent in the use of desktop applications
Desirable
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).
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).
