Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate professional to join NWSSP as a Project Manager. The post will play a key role in the continued effective delivery of the NHS Wales Decarbonisation Strategic Delivery Plan, working within a well-established small team of project managers, predominantly supporting the Decarbonisation Programme. Situated within the PMO, the Project Manager will be integral in the continued success of NWSSP. The individual must have excellent organisation and engagement skills to support key stakeholders to deliver transformational change, with impacts across NHS Wales. The role will require work at all levels across NWSSP, Health Boards, Trusts and Welsh Government. An understanding of NHS Wales and the relationship NWSSP has with Health Boards and Trusts would be advantageous but is not essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will lead on analysis within the Decarbonisation programme and projects, reviewing complex data, communicating data issues and accurately analyse, interpret and present 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, NHS Wales and Welsh Government. 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. 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 well-established team, offering excellent development opportunities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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
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).
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
CF15 7QZ
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
