Velindre University NHS Trust

Project Support Manager

The closing date is 08 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Support Manager to join our growing team at Health Technology Wale (HTW). HTW is funded by Welsh Government and hosted by Velindre NHS Trust. The purpose of HTW is to identify, appraise, promote, enable and measure the adoption of health technologies across NHS Wales, linking into national agendas for innovation and prudent healthcare. HTW appraise the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of non-medicine health technologies in Wales, working with, but independently, of NHS Wales. HTW is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Project Support Manager on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Support Manager to assist the development of medical technology guidance. This will involve monitoring projects on a day-to-day basis, supporting the key stages of our appraisal process and liaising with relevant stakeholder groups. This position is a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills in a varied and interesting role. This is a hybrid working position which is predominantly home-based with the benefit of an office base in Cardiff. Flexible working, part time or job share arrangements will be considered. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

This dynamic, fast-paced role sits at the heart of HTW's project management function and offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and have a meaningful impact. Working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Programme Manager, you'll help keep projects running smoothly by maintaining accurate documentation, supporting key processes, and ensuring high-quality information is available for reporting to Velindre University NHS Trust and Welsh Government.We're looking for someone organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple projects and priorities. Strong project management skills are essential, and experience of MS Project would be a real advantage.As the first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, you'll provide professional, high level administrative support and play an active role in project planning and delivery. Experience of working in the NHS will be highly beneficial.If you're an excellent communicator, comfortable implementing new processes, and able to work independently using your initiative, this role offers plenty of scope to grow and thrive.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based 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 more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

120-AC761-0226-A

Job locations

Ty Glan Yr Afon

Cowbridge Road

Cardiff

CF15 9HP


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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The postholder will assist the Project Manager with workstream planning, monitoring and reporting. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate sound judgement in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional climate is maintained throughout, despite the time pressure and inevitable challenges.

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.

Additional contact information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Katie McDermott -Project Manager or Lisa King Senior Programme Manager

Email address Katie.McDermott@wales.nhs.uk or Lisa.King3@wales.nhs.uk

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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The postholder will assist the Project Manager with workstream planning, monitoring and reporting. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate sound judgement in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional climate is maintained throughout, despite the time pressure and inevitable challenges.

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.

Additional contact information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Katie McDermott -Project Manager or Lisa King Senior Programme Manager

Email address Katie.McDermott@wales.nhs.uk or Lisa.King3@wales.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Post Graduate level or specialist knowledge in addition to degree level
  • Prince 2 Foundation (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)
  • Evidence of further development - diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of administering projects
  • Good knowledge of computer skills and of Microsoft Office Suite, Project with the ability to master new applications
  • Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE 2
  • Experience of a Research and Development environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Oracle system for the procuring of stationery
  • Experience of recording and monitoring financial information
  • Experience and understanding of information management and technology issues
  • Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the within the project environment

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to identify priorities
  • Possess excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Good report drafting skills and minute taking
  • 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
  • Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Project

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic person
  • May be required to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Post Graduate level or specialist knowledge in addition to degree level
  • Prince 2 Foundation (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)
  • Evidence of further development - diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of administering projects
  • Good knowledge of computer skills and of Microsoft Office Suite, Project with the ability to master new applications
  • Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE 2
  • Experience of a Research and Development environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Oracle system for the procuring of stationery
  • Experience of recording and monitoring financial information
  • Experience and understanding of information management and technology issues
  • Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the within the project environment

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to identify priorities
  • Possess excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Good report drafting skills and minute taking
  • 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
  • Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Project

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic person
  • May be required to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Ty Glan Yr Afon

Cowbridge Road

Cardiff

CF15 9HP


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Ty Glan Yr Afon

Cowbridge Road

Cardiff

CF15 9HP


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Rheolwr Prosiect/Project Manager

Katie McDermott

Katie.McDermott@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

120-AC761-0226-A

Job locations

Ty Glan Yr Afon

Cowbridge Road

Cardiff

CF15 9HP


Supporting documents

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