Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the Central Primary Care Team at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) for a Project Manager to assist in the establishment and delivery of new and existing projects in the Conwy West Primary Care Cluster.
The role will support the Cluster Leads in establishing project reporting and governance, as well as actively managing some projects directly. The post holder will lead on collation of project reports and evaluation activity.
This is an exciting opportunity and will suit a self-motivated project manager or project office professional, seeking to make a difference in the NHS. You will bring the benefits of project structure and governance to a fast-paced and challenging environment.Background
The origins of clusters (formerly Localities) can be found in the Welsh Government (WG) document, Setting the Direction.
WG published subsequent key documents outlining the vision of clusters as influential and essential in the delivery of primary and community care, contributing to the integrated medium term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board:
- Our Plan for a Primary Care Service for Wales up to March 2018
- A Healthier Wales: Our plan for Health and Social Care
In 2018, BCUHB published its 3-year plan, which outlined the Care Closer to Home strategy.
In addition, the Accelerated Cluster Development (ACD) programme is underway.
Against this background, Conwy West Cluster continues to evolve and is on the cusp of exciting change and development.
Main duties of the job
Would you like to be involved in the delivery and management of primary care projects that make a real difference to the health and well-being of people in Conwy?
Working as part of the Central Integrated Health Community, the post holder will provide overall management for a specific project or manage the delivery of products that are required for project delivery for Conwy West Cluster. They will also support the management of more complex or sensitive projects by managing/leading work packages on behalf of more senior programme staff.
The post holder will be required to plan, support, facilitate and monitor the progress of projects, products, service improvements or change management initiatives, providing management support, training and expert guidance to colleagues in the Conwy West Cluster (including Cluster Leads, GPs & Practice Managers and other primary care professionals).
The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures required for the projects are developed and that programme policies are adhered to. The post holder will ensure that standard project management methodologies are applied to successfully deliver projects.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
Interested applicants are encouraged to have an informal chat before applying.
Please call between 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, or email any time.
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.
Interested applicants are encouraged to have an informal chat before applying.
Please call between 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, or email any time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- PRINCE2 Foundation, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge.
- ILM Management level 3, or equivalent qualification/ level of work experience and knowledge.
- ECDL or equivalent
- Evidence of attending change management training
- Evidence of attending business analysis training
Experience
Essential
- Participation in change management projects and process re-engineering
- Evidence of facilitating diverse groups to analyse service need and develop solutions
- Experience of managing successful change across professional boundaries
- Proven ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
- Problem identification and solving
- Experience of working within a project structure, and managing change
Desirable
- Knowledge of primary and social care
- Knowledge of wider partnership working including third sector and local authority
- Proven ability to successfully manage projects
- Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and managing project teams
- Experience of contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise / prioritise own & project team workload
- Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive
- Proven ability to analyse and appropriately present complex information so that it is easy to understand
- Evidence of strong facilitation skills and use of a range of workshop facilitation techniques
- Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with staff at all levels
- Conflict resolution skills
- Sound judgment, planning, decision making, and organisational skills
- Ability to travel to multiple sites across the Central Area
Desirable
- Spoken or written Welsh language
- Leadership / motivational skills
- Experience of systems thinking methodologies
- Experience of lean thinking methodologies
- Experience of budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge of relevant local and national strategies
Desirable
- Training methodologies
- Current knowledge of Health
- Knowledge of Clinical, Management and Information processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Lateral Thinker
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the work
- Positive "can do" attitude
- Leadership qualities and able to motivate others
- Time Management skills
- Completer / Finisher
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative
- Appetite for hard work and challenges
- "Can do" approach to delivery of project outputs - willing to work alongside Healthcare professionals to get the job done
- Show resilience, stamina and reliability under sustained pressure, never losing sight of objectives
- High level of personal integrity
- Flexible in approach to try new procedures and practices
Desirable
- Develop and control project plans and risks using established project management methods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- PRINCE2 Foundation, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge.
- ILM Management level 3, or equivalent qualification/ level of work experience and knowledge.
- ECDL or equivalent
- Evidence of attending change management training
- Evidence of attending business analysis training
Experience
Essential
- Participation in change management projects and process re-engineering
- Evidence of facilitating diverse groups to analyse service need and develop solutions
- Experience of managing successful change across professional boundaries
- Proven ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
- Problem identification and solving
- Experience of working within a project structure, and managing change
Desirable
- Knowledge of primary and social care
- Knowledge of wider partnership working including third sector and local authority
- Proven ability to successfully manage projects
- Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and managing project teams
- Experience of contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise / prioritise own & project team workload
- Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive
- Proven ability to analyse and appropriately present complex information so that it is easy to understand
- Evidence of strong facilitation skills and use of a range of workshop facilitation techniques
- Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with staff at all levels
- Conflict resolution skills
- Sound judgment, planning, decision making, and organisational skills
- Ability to travel to multiple sites across the Central Area
Desirable
- Spoken or written Welsh language
- Leadership / motivational skills
- Experience of systems thinking methodologies
- Experience of lean thinking methodologies
- Experience of budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge of relevant local and national strategies
Desirable
- Training methodologies
- Current knowledge of Health
- Knowledge of Clinical, Management and Information processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Lateral Thinker
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the work
- Positive "can do" attitude
- Leadership qualities and able to motivate others
- Time Management skills
- Completer / Finisher
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative
- Appetite for hard work and challenges
- "Can do" approach to delivery of project outputs - willing to work alongside Healthcare professionals to get the job done
- Show resilience, stamina and reliability under sustained pressure, never losing sight of objectives
- High level of personal integrity
- Flexible in approach to try new procedures and practices
Desirable
- Develop and control project plans and risks using established project management methods
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).
