Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate project and programme professional to join the NWSSP as Assistant Head of PMO.The Assistant Head of PMO will predominately be responsible for the effective delivery of the NHS Wales Decarbonisation programme, working with a small team of project managers and supporting the Decarbonisation Programme.The individual must have excellent organisation skills to effectively support the NWSSP Steering Group, Senior Responsible Owner, Programme Lead and Key stakeholders to deliver a transformational change with impacts across NHS Wales.The role will require work at all levels across NWSSP, Health Board, SHAs, Trusts and with Welsh Government.An understanding of NHS Wales and the relationship NWSSP has with Health Boards and Trusts would be advantageous but is not essential.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Head will be expected to have a sound understanding of NHS Wales and the relationship NWSSP has with Healthboards and Trusts.The post holder must possess excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, which will help ensure policies, processes, and methodologies are developed and adopted across the organisation and wider boundaries in support of the NHS Wales Decarbonisation programme.You will lead on data analysis within the programme and projects, reviewing complex data, communicating data issues and accurately analyse and interpret information to inform all aspects of work.The post will also seek to support and embed best practice across the organisation, working closely with stakeholders from all services within NWSSP and NHS Wales.In addition, the post holder must also be determined and passionate PPM advocate focused on delivering projects and programmes to the highest standard, following already in use good practice and clearly focused on benefit realisation and successful business change.This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and help play an active role in continued success of NWSSP.
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
Profiad
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
- Delivering change management
- Experienced in managing staff and budgets
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.
Aptitude and Abilities
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
- Demonstration of personal effectiveness / making a difference
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise / prioritise own workload to operate effectively
Desirable
- Spoken or written Welsh language.
- Leadership/ motivational skills
Values
Essential
- Empathic
- Flexible and adaptable approach to meet all aspects of the work
- Leadership qualities and able to motivate others
- Completer Finisher
Desirable
- Innovator
- Lateral Thinker
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Degree level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge in Programme and Project Management
- Specialist knowledge of Programme and Project management theory e.g. Managing Successful Programmes
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of the current strategic direction of NHS Wales specifically NWSSP
- Prudent Healthcare and the Value based agenda
- Better Business Cases/ Five Case Model foundation
Person Specification
Profiad
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
- Delivering change management
- Experienced in managing staff and budgets
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.
Aptitude and Abilities
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
- Demonstration of personal effectiveness / making a difference
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise / prioritise own workload to operate effectively
Desirable
- Spoken or written Welsh language.
- Leadership/ motivational skills
Values
Essential
- Empathic
- Flexible and adaptable approach to meet all aspects of the work
- Leadership qualities and able to motivate others
- Completer Finisher
Desirable
- Innovator
- Lateral Thinker
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Degree level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge in Programme and Project Management
- Specialist knowledge of Programme and Project management theory e.g. Managing Successful Programmes
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of the current strategic direction of NHS Wales specifically NWSSP
- Prudent Healthcare and the Value based agenda
- Better Business Cases/ Five Case Model foundation
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).
