Job summary
A major transformational programme has been launched by VUNHST to modernise health service delivery, including promoting better ways of working with the use of new health information technologies to support better decision making and information sharing.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the project team in the implementation of a range of IT and service improvement projects.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the project team in ensuring the successful delivery of projects and that projects produce the required products, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
This is a hybrid working role, with a minimum requirement to work from the various Velindre University NHS Trust locations,2 to 3 days each week (with flexibility to be at various sites on additional days for events and meetings as required by the organisation). Remaining working days are to be remote working. Interviews for this post will be required in person on site.
This is a Fixed term /Secondment until 30 September 2027 to cover the needs of the service - If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of a variety of digital projects.
To work as a member of the project team, the Project Support Officer's prime responsibility is to provide project and organisational support to the Project manager and the project boards.
The Project Support Officer will be required to take responsibility and manage designated elements of Projects e.g., supporting, facilitating andmonitoring progress of projects.
To provide administration support to the project as required
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out morehttps://velindre.nhs.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
Essential
- Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience
- Prince 2 training (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)
Desirable
- Evidence of further development - diploma or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering projects
- Good knowledge of Computer skills, and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to master new applications.
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE2
Desirable
- Experience of recording and monitoring financial information
- Experience and understanding of information management and technology issues within the healthcare environment.
- Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the within the project environment
- Knowledge of the procurement process, including contract negotiations particularly in relation to IT procurements
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills, and the ability to identify priorities.
- Possesses good written and oral communication skills.
- Good report drafting skills and minute taking.
- Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Programme
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Project team, stakeholders and third-party service providers involved in the delivery of the projects and Programme.
Other
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Responsive to changing environments.
- Open to continual development
- Ability to work in a team, to work to deadlines and on own initiative.
Desirable
- Self-motivated & enthusiastic person
- Welsh speaker
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience
- Prince 2 training (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)
Desirable
- Evidence of further development - diploma or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering projects
- Good knowledge of Computer skills, and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to master new applications.
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE2
Desirable
- Experience of recording and monitoring financial information
- Experience and understanding of information management and technology issues within the healthcare environment.
- Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the within the project environment
- Knowledge of the procurement process, including contract negotiations particularly in relation to IT procurements
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills, and the ability to identify priorities.
- Possesses good written and oral communication skills.
- Good report drafting skills and minute taking.
- Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Programme
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Project team, stakeholders and third-party service providers involved in the delivery of the projects and Programme.
Other
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Responsive to changing environments.
- Open to continual development
- Ability to work in a team, to work to deadlines and on own initiative.
Desirable
- Self-motivated & enthusiastic person
- Welsh speaker
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).
