Job summary
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) is looking to recruit a Project Manager to support the growing development of the NWSSP Project Management Office (PMO).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team with a track record of supporting successful delivery, working together with our service leads across a wide range of service area's such as Pharmacy, Laundry, Primary Care, Logistics, Employment and Workforce Services.
The post will play a key role in the continued success for NWSSP and its customers, with projects varying between business change, new service development and digital system investment projects, all offering excellent development opportunities.
The NWSSP PMO leads through innovation; theimplementation of a number of projects that support change management and service improvement in line with our Annual Plan, strategic objectives and other key business requirements. The Project Manager will be expected to have a sound understanding of NHS Wales and the relationship NWSSP has with Health Boards, Special Health Authorities and Trusts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must demonstrate listening and learning using excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, all of which will help ensure good practice, policies, and methodologies are developed and adopted across the organisation and wider boundaries.
Ideally, the successful candidate will be a determined and experienced Project Manager with clear evidence in their application of taking responsibility for projects and programmes to the highest standard preferably with a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies, but also following already in use methods to deliver successful change and realisation of benefits.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh applicants are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
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
Qualification &/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Masters Degree level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable
- Knowledge of the current strategic direction of NHS Wales specifically Prudent Healthcare and the Value based agenda.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in successfully managing the full life cycle of projects
- Working with managers and staff at all levels including Director / Senior level/ Executive level
- Working in partnership with stakeholders to achieve common objectives
Desirable
- Proven ability to successfully manage complex projects
- Experience of working within a project structure, and managing complex change
- Experience with the three year integrated medium term planning process.
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex and sensitive information.
- Ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, with excellent verbal, written and presentational communication skills
Desirable
- Leadership/ motivational skills
- Spoken or written Welsh language
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Completer Finisher
- Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the work
- Attention to detail and methodical, logical approach to work
Person Specification
Qualification &/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Masters Degree level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable
- Knowledge of the current strategic direction of NHS Wales specifically Prudent Healthcare and the Value based agenda.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in successfully managing the full life cycle of projects
- Working with managers and staff at all levels including Director / Senior level/ Executive level
- Working in partnership with stakeholders to achieve common objectives
Desirable
- Proven ability to successfully manage complex projects
- Experience of working within a project structure, and managing complex change
- Experience with the three year integrated medium term planning process.
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex and sensitive information.
- Ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, with excellent verbal, written and presentational communication skills
Desirable
- Leadership/ motivational skills
- Spoken or written Welsh language
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Completer Finisher
- Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the work
- Attention to detail and methodical, logical approach to work
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, HQ/Home working
4-5 Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QZ
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
