Job summary
The role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, results focused individual to shape and deliver exciting projects of work within the Planned Care programme. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing programmes and Clinical Implementation Networks (CINs) to support health boards/trust to improve the delivery of key health services across Wales.
Main duties of the job
As a Project Manager, working on Clinical Implementation Networks (CINs), you will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare outcomes and transforming healthcare delivery. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the CIN clinical lead and wider CIN team to produce guidance for health boards on best practice, ensuring it is disseminated effectively. The role will monitor and report against identified key performance indicators, using a variety of data sources. They will lead in stakeholder engagement, and communication strategy, building effective relationships with clinical and managerial colleagues both internal and external to the NHS Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. 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, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide coordination and programme management support to a number of Clinical Implementation Networks. This will include preparing for group meetings and responsibility for reporting of progress, including the tracking of outcomes, benefits realisation and spending for the work programme. The post holder will need to develop good relationships and work closely with a broad range of partners including the Clinical Leads, , Welsh Government, Health Board colleagues, patients, third sector and other stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of the work plan.
This is a Fixed Term / Secondment for 18 months due to funding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide coordination and programme management support to a number of Clinical Implementation Networks. This will include preparing for group meetings and responsibility for reporting of progress, including the tracking of outcomes, benefits realisation and spending for the work programme. The post holder will need to develop good relationships and work closely with a broad range of partners including the Clinical Leads, , Welsh Government, Health Board colleagues, patients, third sector and other stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of the work plan.
This is a Fixed Term / Secondment for 18 months due to funding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent professional / managerial qualification.
- Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar) or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development / further training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of project/programme management to a practitioner level, managing multiple projects at a time.
- Experience of designing, implementing and managing projects.
- Evidence of experience in managing large complex projects
- Successful introduction of management methodologies to teams and individuals
- Experience of negotiating and influencing others in a positive manner, with confidence to deal with different priorities and differing views in order to instigate and achieve change and improvement.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams at varying levels of seniority and a commitment / proven experience of partnership working.
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets associated with a Programme/Project.
Skills
Essential
- Methodical, analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent overall management and organisational skills.
- Ability to interpret legislation and national guidance.
- Evidence of ability to contribute to strategy implementation across the organisations.
- Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, negotiation, obtaining, providing and presenting information.
- Ability to produce business cases and strategic documents.
- Ability to prepare and present reports to management teams on project status and advising on issues and risks to detailed specification for Trust and others as requested.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh / willingness to learn.
- Ability to work across directorates/services to understanding operational and corporate needs and requirements.
- Use of Microsoft Project to develop and maintain project plans.
- Use of Microsoft Teams to manage a project and to communicate with the with wider Improvement Cymru Team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Solid understanding and appreciation of finances and risk, issue and dependency management and benefits realisation.
- Understanding of Information governance and security guidance.
- Microsoft Office trained including use of Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Detailed knowledge of budgeting, benefits tracking and resource allocation processes.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales
- Knowledge and understanding of the Strategic Programme for Planned Care.
- Knowledge of Improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong delivery focus, with the ability to drive progress forward and a concern for results and achieving goals
- Sets high standards of performance and seeks to improve previous performance levels
- The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
- Ability to think clearly, reach decision, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines including changing demands and priorities
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach during times of change.
Desirable
- Be able to travel where work requires.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent professional / managerial qualification.
- Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar) or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development / further training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of project/programme management to a practitioner level, managing multiple projects at a time.
- Experience of designing, implementing and managing projects.
- Evidence of experience in managing large complex projects
- Successful introduction of management methodologies to teams and individuals
- Experience of negotiating and influencing others in a positive manner, with confidence to deal with different priorities and differing views in order to instigate and achieve change and improvement.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams at varying levels of seniority and a commitment / proven experience of partnership working.
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets associated with a Programme/Project.
Skills
Essential
- Methodical, analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent overall management and organisational skills.
- Ability to interpret legislation and national guidance.
- Evidence of ability to contribute to strategy implementation across the organisations.
- Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, negotiation, obtaining, providing and presenting information.
- Ability to produce business cases and strategic documents.
- Ability to prepare and present reports to management teams on project status and advising on issues and risks to detailed specification for Trust and others as requested.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh / willingness to learn.
- Ability to work across directorates/services to understanding operational and corporate needs and requirements.
- Use of Microsoft Project to develop and maintain project plans.
- Use of Microsoft Teams to manage a project and to communicate with the with wider Improvement Cymru Team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Solid understanding and appreciation of finances and risk, issue and dependency management and benefits realisation.
- Understanding of Information governance and security guidance.
- Microsoft Office trained including use of Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Detailed knowledge of budgeting, benefits tracking and resource allocation processes.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales
- Knowledge and understanding of the Strategic Programme for Planned Care.
- Knowledge of Improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong delivery focus, with the ability to drive progress forward and a concern for results and achieving goals
- Sets high standards of performance and seeks to improve previous performance levels
- The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
- Ability to think clearly, reach decision, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines including changing demands and priorities
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach during times of change.
Desirable
- Be able to travel where work requires.
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).
