Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Strategy, Planning and Performance Team within the Welsh Ambulance Service.The role is ideally suited to an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with an administration and project support background who is looking to either enter or enhance their career in an NHS Planning and Performance environment.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work directly with the Commissioning and Performance Manager, the Planning and Performance Business Partners, the Assistant Director of Commissioning & Performance and the Assistant Director of Planning & Transformation in supporting the development of a number of high profile areas of work. These include the implementation and embedding of the Trust's Quality and Performance Management Framework, the Trust's Commissioning Framework, its Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP), support to Trust's Transformation Programmes and also the organisations involvement in wider NHS Wales service developments.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in a hybrid environment from home and from locations throughout Wales with a base at one of our regional corporate administrative headquarters in Wales.
We look forward to receiving your application form and hope to be supporting you with your career in the Welsh Ambulance Service in the near future.
Join our #RemarkablePeople at #TeamWAST and be remarkable too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in a hybrid environment from home and from locations throughout Wales with a base at one of our regional corporate administrative headquarters in Wales.
We look forward to receiving your application form and hope to be supporting you with your career in the Welsh Ambulance Service in the near future.
Join our #RemarkablePeople at #TeamWAST and be remarkable too.
Person Specification
Qualification and/or Knowledge
Essential
- HNC/Diploma in an administrative or project management related subject or proved level of experience
- Good working knowledge and experience in the management of business, secretarial and office procedures
- Experience and knowledge in the use of MS Office Suite
- Experience in the management and maintenance of information systems
- Demonstrable proven organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Professional qualification -degree level or equivalent
- Project management qualification and/or knowledge of project management techniques
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in an administrative role
- Experience of project support work
- Experience of communicating at all levels
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience of transcribing and minute taking
Desirable
- Working in an NHS environment
Values
Essential
- Experience of working within a complex organisational environment
- Work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Work on own initiative
- Good time-keeping
- Respect confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
- Awareness of key issues within the NHS in Wales
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy/confidentiality
- Able to work autonomously as well as within a team
Person Specification
Qualification and/or Knowledge
Essential
- HNC/Diploma in an administrative or project management related subject or proved level of experience
- Good working knowledge and experience in the management of business, secretarial and office procedures
- Experience and knowledge in the use of MS Office Suite
- Experience in the management and maintenance of information systems
- Demonstrable proven organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Professional qualification -degree level or equivalent
- Project management qualification and/or knowledge of project management techniques
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in an administrative role
- Experience of project support work
- Experience of communicating at all levels
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience of transcribing and minute taking
Desirable
- Working in an NHS environment
Values
Essential
- Experience of working within a complex organisational environment
- Work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Work on own initiative
- Good time-keeping
- Respect confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
- Awareness of key issues within the NHS in Wales
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy/confidentiality
- Able to work autonomously as well as within a team
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).
