Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Programme Manager to play a leading role in the Workforce and Education Workstream within the National Imaging Programme hosted within the NHS Wales Executive. The post holder will support the delivery of the 3-5 year vision for Imaging Services across Wales in line with the Statement of Intent for Imaging 2018 and the NHS Wales Diagnostic Strategy. The post holder will in addition provide support and some leadership to the other programmes within the portfolio.
The post holder will have excellent personal and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels. They must also have excellent communication and organisation skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Some of experience of working within an imaging department or workforce and organisational development would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will work as part of a small but growing team based in the NHS Wales Executive offices in River House, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Cardiff, however currently home working is available.
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
To assist the National Imaging Clinical and Portfolio Leads to develop the strategic plans to support the Workforce and Education workstream within the National Imaging Programme. The plan will support the strategy to develop an overall Imaging Workforce Model for Wales in line with the agreed 3-5-year vision of the National Imaging Programme.
The Programme Manager will provide managerial leadership and will share responsibility and accountability for key functions and tasks, working together to ensure that the programme is informed by service and national requirements, fully specified and cognisant of expected standards.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following duties will be discharged working closely with key programme stakeholders.
- To programme manage the implementation of their respective programme.
- Undertake a lead role in co-ordinating the development of relevant services including (but not limited to) educational, professional and technical issues across Wales.
- Identify and understand the needs of stakeholders and provide sound judgement and diplomatic skills
- Manage the production of the various work-packages which constitute the programme and subsequently develop forward work to deliver programme objectives.
- Co-ordinate the activities of relevant programme Boards and other forums.
- Prepare Programme, Project, Stage and as required Exception Plans, in consultation with the Programme Board.
- Be responsible for the overall progress of the Programme and use of resources, initiating corrective action where appropriate.
- Keep the Programme Board informed of progress through the preparation of Highlight and End Stage Assessment Reports.
- Manage the Programme risks and develop contingency plans as and when necessary.
- Identify Programme issues and develop solutions where necessary and report to the Programme Board.
- Provide advice to Ministers and Senior Officials on the development of policy to support the implementation of the Programme.
- Provide verbal and written reports as requested by Welsh Assembly Government Ministers, Programme SRO, Programme Director and Public Health Wales Executives.
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
The following duties will be discharged working closely with key programme stakeholders.
- To programme manage the implementation of their respective programme.
- Undertake a lead role in co-ordinating the development of relevant services including (but not limited to) educational, professional and technical issues across Wales.
- Identify and understand the needs of stakeholders and provide sound judgement and diplomatic skills
- Manage the production of the various work-packages which constitute the programme and subsequently develop forward work to deliver programme objectives.
- Co-ordinate the activities of relevant programme Boards and other forums.
- Prepare Programme, Project, Stage and as required Exception Plans, in consultation with the Programme Board.
- Be responsible for the overall progress of the Programme and use of resources, initiating corrective action where appropriate.
- Keep the Programme Board informed of progress through the preparation of Highlight and End Stage Assessment Reports.
- Manage the Programme risks and develop contingency plans as and when necessary.
- Identify Programme issues and develop solutions where necessary and report to the Programme Board.
- Provide advice to Ministers and Senior Officials on the development of policy to support the implementation of the Programme.
- Provide verbal and written reports as requested by Welsh Assembly Government Ministers, Programme SRO, Programme Director and Public Health Wales Executives.
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
- Educated to relevant Masters Degree level or equivalent experience
- Appropriate demonstrable experience (e.g. experience working in a similar environment).
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. ECDL Level 2 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Management experience in a senior role including staff management
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing projects / programmes at a national level.
- Expertise in delivering project and programme management services and tailoring methodologies to suite the local environment
- Experience of managing budgets
- Experience of working with commercial suppliers and external agencies.
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing project driven change management
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences; including formal presentations e.g. Board level and UK wide conferences.
- Demonstrate an ability to provide, receive and record both routine and highly complex communications, electronically, orally and written.
- Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise a complex strategic programme to meet appropriate deadlines typically involving other disciplines/organisations.
- Ability to work closely with people in other disciplines and form professional working relationships
- Demonstrate an ability to carry out analysis, interpretation and comparison of complex change management and service improvement training issues, and to act as an expert reference point
- To present and showcase achievements and progress of the programme / Portfolio
- Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of an organisation.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff
- Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement
- Show an ability to gain an understanding of other professionals 'problem solving' requirements.
- Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g., changing priorities
- Ability to manage an improvement programme across organisations
- Ability to translate strategy into action
- Demonstrable additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skills
- Knowledge of the NHS Wales Diagnostic Strategy
- Understand the requirements of Information Governance in relation to the NHS.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the programme.
- Able to act independently, decisively and effectively in leading a programme
- Ability to watch and listen to and interpret key messages and respond appropriately
- Able to effectively and appropriately deal with criticism and challenging people and situations.
- Ability to positively and creatively challenge current thinking in order to develop new and better policy & operational working practices.
- Able to significantly influence others who are based externally, to achieve national targets without any direct authority
- Commitment to principles of change management
OTHER (Please Specify
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to relevant Masters Degree level or equivalent experience
- Appropriate demonstrable experience (e.g. experience working in a similar environment).
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. ECDL Level 2 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Management experience in a senior role including staff management
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing projects / programmes at a national level.
- Expertise in delivering project and programme management services and tailoring methodologies to suite the local environment
- Experience of managing budgets
- Experience of working with commercial suppliers and external agencies.
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing project driven change management
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences; including formal presentations e.g. Board level and UK wide conferences.
- Demonstrate an ability to provide, receive and record both routine and highly complex communications, electronically, orally and written.
- Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise a complex strategic programme to meet appropriate deadlines typically involving other disciplines/organisations.
- Ability to work closely with people in other disciplines and form professional working relationships
- Demonstrate an ability to carry out analysis, interpretation and comparison of complex change management and service improvement training issues, and to act as an expert reference point
- To present and showcase achievements and progress of the programme / Portfolio
- Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of an organisation.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff
- Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement
- Show an ability to gain an understanding of other professionals 'problem solving' requirements.
- Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g., changing priorities
- Ability to manage an improvement programme across organisations
- Ability to translate strategy into action
- Demonstrable additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skills
- Knowledge of the NHS Wales Diagnostic Strategy
- Understand the requirements of Information Governance in relation to the NHS.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the programme.
- Able to act independently, decisively and effectively in leading a programme
- Ability to watch and listen to and interpret key messages and respond appropriately
- Able to effectively and appropriately deal with criticism and challenging people and situations.
- Ability to positively and creatively challenge current thinking in order to develop new and better policy & operational working practices.
- Able to significantly influence others who are based externally, to achieve national targets without any direct authority
- Commitment to principles of change management
OTHER (Please Specify
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel
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).
