Hywel Dda University Health Board

Senior Project Manager

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

This is a fixed term/secondment post until 31/03/2026. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

An exciting and challengingopportunity has arisen, in the Planned Care and Specialist Services Care Group within Hywel Dda University Health Board.

The post holder will work within the transformation team and report to the Transformation Lead - Planned Care. There is extensive collaboration with all staff disciplines across the 4 hospital sites therefore, regular travelling across the 4 hospital sites is required to support clinical teams, clinical services and administration.

Main duties of the job

Key areas of responsibility for this post include providing support to the Transformation lead in the management of the First Outpatient plan to include direct liaison with the National provider and workforce, linking with procurement, finance and ensuring quality, safety and governance as well as pro-actively participating in service development and improvement activities.

The First Outpatient plan is delivery of a national programme to reduce overall size of the waiting list in Wales targeting first outpatients.

You will require recent exposure to relevantmanagement or leadershipdevelopment programme, and proven NHS experience atmanagerial level. Previous experience of project management is desirable.

It is essential that you can work well in high pressure and mentally demanding situations and manage competing priorities. You will be a team player and able to work with senior managerial and clinical staff.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate clear leadership skills and develop effective working relationships with clinicians, nurses, AHPs, administration and managers throughout the Health Board and wider NHS community, as required.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

100-AC233-0825

Job locations

Glangwilli General Hospital

Dolgwilli Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications will be shortlisted based on Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience. Skills, Attributes and Other criteria will be assessed at interview stage.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on : 04/09/25

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications will be shortlisted based on Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience. Skills, Attributes and Other criteria will be assessed at interview stage.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on : 04/09/25

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management and managing successful projects
  • Effective partnership working in the public sector
  • Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

  • Experience as a formal project manager
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Other

Essential

  • Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management and managing successful projects
  • Effective partnership working in the public sector
  • Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

  • Experience as a formal project manager
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Other

Essential

  • Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwilli General Hospital

Dolgwilli Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwilli General Hospital

Dolgwilli Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Transformation Lead - Planned Care

Stephanie Hire

stephanie.hire@wales.nhs.uk

01267229745

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

100-AC233-0825

Job locations

Glangwilli General Hospital

Dolgwilli Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Supporting documents

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