Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/03/2026 DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
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 work within the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Directorate to provide comprehensive project management support to the Online CBT project.
A pivotal member of the project team and as such will be involved indeveloping project documentation, business cases, stakeholder engagement and Board-level reports and presentations. Responsible for ensuring reporting requirements are co-ordinated and meet the needs of the project and that updates to multiple detailed plans are managed effectively.
Responsible for supporting the Project Manager, Business Manager and work stream leads, to deliver the objectives of the project, working with a wide range of stakeholders across Powys and pan Wales.
Main duties of the job
Expected to maintain all related project documents for the project in line with the Programme Management Office and organisational standards, drawing on knowledge gained through attendance at project management training or previous experience in a similar setting. Utilise highly developed administrative, data analysis, time management and organisational skills to ensure the project delivers against a backdrop of challenging timescales and conflicting priorities.
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
- Degree level Business/Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Attendance at Project Management course
Desirable
- Accredited Project Management qualification (Association for Project Management / Prince II / Managing Successful Programmes /Agile Project Management)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting projects ideally within the NHS or a public sector organisation
- Experienced user of IT packages including Microsoft Office Suite, e.g Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ECDL
- Evidence of compiling and providing high quality, professional written reports
- Experience of developing presentation materials
- Evidence of working with stakeholders across a number of agencies
- Experience of working successfully as part of a team
- Experience of collating and updating large amounts of detailed information
Desirable
- An understanding of issues facing the NHS
- Events Management
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan multiple concurrent activities, e.g workshops, stakeholder meetings, formal meetings
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
- Ability to 'think on ones feet' and respond to many differing pressures
- Minute taking skills
- Report writing and document presentation skills
- Proven work record of consistently achieving high standard and delivering objectives and priorities
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups
- Ability to translate high level plans into detailed work stream plans
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Health Board
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Communication: Developed verbal and written communication / negotiating skills
- Empathy: Ability to show empathy with colleagues and stakeholders
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly, attending meetings and events outside normal working hours as required
Desirable
- Ability to travel within and outside of Powys
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree level Business/Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Attendance at Project Management course
Desirable
- Accredited Project Management qualification (Association for Project Management / Prince II / Managing Successful Programmes /Agile Project Management)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting projects ideally within the NHS or a public sector organisation
- Experienced user of IT packages including Microsoft Office Suite, e.g Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ECDL
- Evidence of compiling and providing high quality, professional written reports
- Experience of developing presentation materials
- Evidence of working with stakeholders across a number of agencies
- Experience of working successfully as part of a team
- Experience of collating and updating large amounts of detailed information
Desirable
- An understanding of issues facing the NHS
- Events Management
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan multiple concurrent activities, e.g workshops, stakeholder meetings, formal meetings
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
- Ability to 'think on ones feet' and respond to many differing pressures
- Minute taking skills
- Report writing and document presentation skills
- Proven work record of consistently achieving high standard and delivering objectives and priorities
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups
- Ability to translate high level plans into detailed work stream plans
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Health Board
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Communication: Developed verbal and written communication / negotiating skills
- Empathy: Ability to show empathy with colleagues and stakeholders
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly, attending meetings and events outside normal working hours as required
Desirable
- Ability to travel within and outside of Powys
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).
