Project Support Officer/Senior Public Health Administrator

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

Working as part of the administrative team, the post holder will provide high-level project and administrative support across the three areas (East, West & Central) of the Local Public Health Team.

The post holder will be required to assist in project planning and monitor plans to ensure the project remains on target, highlighting and escalating any issues and risks proactively. Post holder will be required to develop live data reports to enable project boards to identify slippage to senior members of the team.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the administration team they will be the first point of contact for many staff, external partners and senior members of the wider team. They will be required to provide support, training and guidance to other team members, contributing to the development of policies and procedures for their own work area. The post holder will also ensure that standard project management methodologies are applied to progress and successfully deliver projects alongside providing administrative support at a senior level.

The post holder is expected to have a good level of interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and work independently to prioritise a multitude of conflicting tasks effectively.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; 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.

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC614-0923

Job locations

Preswylfa

Hendy Road

Mold

CH7 1PZ


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

  • HND in relevant subject (i.e. Administration, Projects) or equivalent qualification or experience
  • ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • PRINCE II foundation
  • RSA II/III

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working within a demanding/high intensity administrative setting
  • Experience of raising issues and risks
  • Able to use own initiative and judgement to analyse and resolve complex problems
  • Ability to deliver deadlines on a wide range of administrative/project processes

Desirable

  • Exposure to projects and project management
  • Administering finance systems, e.g. requisitions, budget monitoring
  • Working in an NHS environment

Skills

Essential

  • Able to produce reports that convey complex issues in everyday language
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Ability to work within a team and to take direction from senior team members

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of project methodology
  • Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HND in relevant subject (i.e. Administration, Projects) or equivalent qualification or experience
  • ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • PRINCE II foundation
  • RSA II/III

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working within a demanding/high intensity administrative setting
  • Experience of raising issues and risks
  • Able to use own initiative and judgement to analyse and resolve complex problems
  • Ability to deliver deadlines on a wide range of administrative/project processes

Desirable

  • Exposure to projects and project management
  • Administering finance systems, e.g. requisitions, budget monitoring
  • Working in an NHS environment

Skills

Essential

  • Able to produce reports that convey complex issues in everyday language
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Ability to work within a team and to take direction from senior team members

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of project methodology
  • Good knowledge of MS Office Suite

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

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Preswylfa

Hendy Road

Mold

CH7 1PZ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Preswylfa

Hendy Road

Mold

CH7 1PZ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Support Manager

Jinette Hindmarsh

Jinette.Hindmarsh@wales.nhs.uk

07581040848

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC614-0923

Job locations

Preswylfa

Hendy Road

Mold

CH7 1PZ


Supporting documents

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