Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
The post holder will be the Project Manager for the implementation of the new Radiology Information System (RIS) and the all Wales Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) in Powys Teaching Health Board and have overall responsibility for the integrity and coherence of the project.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Digital Project Manager to join the Community Services Group in supporting the delivery of new Radiology Information System (RIS) and the all Wales Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) in Powys Teaching Health Board.
The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, with effective organisation and project management skills enabling them to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. A confident communicator with a keen eye for detail, they are able to confidently discuss complex information in an understandable way. They will be resilient, motivated, enthusiastic and willing to take initiative to ensure they and the Community Services Group succeed in their project goals.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Project or Programme Management qualification or significant demonstrable experience in managing complex projects using a robust methodology
- IQT Bronze Award Training
- Relevant degree or equivalent gained through specific relevant experience
- Experience of hands on delivery and management of complex full lifecycle projects ideally within the NHS or a public sector organisation
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office
- Evidence of designing, implementing and maintaining office document control systems
- Evidence of compiling and producing high quality professional written reports and business cases
Desirable
- IQT Silver Award Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with staff to implement service improvements
- Ability to negotiate with staff/other partners and motivate stakeholders to deliver service improvement
- Experience in leading a team
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan multiple concurrent activities, manage project team, allocate and prioritise resource, meet objectives
- Confident communicator, able to establish relationships with staff at all levels and to work with external stakeholders
- Strong administrative and planning skills, able to plan effectively against deadlines in order to produce timely outputs and deliverables
- Understanding of key NHS targets and current priorities within NHS Wales
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and application of Equal Opportunities
- Ability to travel - must be able to visit locations across the organisation, Powys wide
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Project or Programme Management qualification or significant demonstrable experience in managing complex projects using a robust methodology
- IQT Bronze Award Training
- Relevant degree or equivalent gained through specific relevant experience
- Experience of hands on delivery and management of complex full lifecycle projects ideally within the NHS or a public sector organisation
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office
- Evidence of designing, implementing and maintaining office document control systems
- Evidence of compiling and producing high quality professional written reports and business cases
Desirable
- IQT Silver Award Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with staff to implement service improvements
- Ability to negotiate with staff/other partners and motivate stakeholders to deliver service improvement
- Experience in leading a team
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan multiple concurrent activities, manage project team, allocate and prioritise resource, meet objectives
- Confident communicator, able to establish relationships with staff at all levels and to work with external stakeholders
- Strong administrative and planning skills, able to plan effectively against deadlines in order to produce timely outputs and deliverables
- Understanding of key NHS targets and current priorities within NHS Wales
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and application of Equal Opportunities
- Ability to travel - must be able to visit locations across the organisation, Powys wide
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
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).
