Job summary
DHCW is currently engaged in the delivery of several projects designed to improve and modernise its digital infrastructure. This activity is a key building block in the delivery of safe and effective digital services for patients in Wales.
A Project Manager is required to join a small team delivering a number of independent projects as part of DHCW's Infrastructure Programme.
The Project Manager will lead, manage and ensure the successful delivery of infrastructure projects/workstreams of moderate complexity, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
Main duties of the job
Working within the DHCW Operations team, this will be an opportunity to work with technical colleagues to deliver improvements to DHCW's national digital infrastructure and improve digital services for the delivery of health and care in Wales.
The role will involve:
- Leading projects/workstreams to modernise infrastructure
- Working with stakeholders and technical colleagues to deliver key activity
- Providing the appropriate reporting and controls to ensure that the project is delivered to the agreed quality, timescales and costs.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
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
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Specialist project knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent experience (Prince formal or informal)
- Evidence of further development - education/training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of planning and managing projects with successful delivery within time and cost
- Specific domain / theoretical / practical knowledge of organisations, processes, IT, policy knowledge relevant to the programme
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working in health care
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrably delivered in a project environment
- Team Management Skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Project Boards
- Track record of problem solving in a project management environment
- Competent in the use of desktop applications
- Demonstrate a track record of delivering on target
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Self motivated & professional
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/ or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Specialist project knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent experience (Prince formal or informal)
- Evidence of further development - education/training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of planning and managing projects with successful delivery within time and cost
- Specific domain / theoretical / practical knowledge of organisations, processes, IT, policy knowledge relevant to the programme
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working in health care
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrably delivered in a project environment
- Team Management Skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Project Boards
- Track record of problem solving in a project management environment
- Competent in the use of desktop applications
- Demonstrate a track record of delivering on target
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Self motivated & professional
Desirable
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).
