Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Programme Support Officer

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Job summary

Programme Support Officer

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Support Officer within the Clinical Futures Team, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB).

Following the successful opening of the Grange University Hospital in November 2020, ABUHB continue to roll out change in the wider system to support the new model and require a strong, focusedand innovative team to take forward our Clinical Futures strategy.

Working as part of the Clinical Futures Programme Team the post holder will support the development and implementation of the Clinical Futures Programme Portfolio made up of 10 key programmes as outlined in the Health Board's IMTP. The post holder will deploy excellent administrative, programme and project management methods to ensure the highest level of delivery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • Support the team to ensure that the portfolio of programmes are planned, managed and delivered effectively.
  • Support and inform the implementation and evaluation of the tasks by providing high quality support including setting up and maintaining project documentation and producing project reports.
  • Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and ensuring the management of specific tasks, supporting reporting and analysis across the programmes, functions and projects.
  • Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC369-0925

Job locations

St Cadocs

Lodge Road, Caerleon

Newport

NP18 3XQ


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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of change management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of management process and procedures
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of change management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of management process and procedures

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

St Cadocs

Lodge Road, Caerleon

Newport

NP18 3XQ


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

St Cadocs

Lodge Road, Caerleon

Newport

NP18 3XQ


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Futures Assistant Programme Director

Kate Fitzgerald

kate.fitzgerald@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC369-0925

Job locations

St Cadocs

Lodge Road, Caerleon

Newport

NP18 3XQ


Supporting documents

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