Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to work as part of the Vaccination Programme Wales team, and to lead on a range of transformation initiatives across vaccination in Wales.
Vaccination Programme Wales is seeking to transform the delivery of vaccination in Wales, to meet the needs of our population. This will include implementing exciting, new service developments and various change and improvement opportunities across vaccination.
This post is offered on a secondment basis for a period of 3 months, to cover a career break.
Hybrid working arrangement available (Bocam Park office 2x days a week).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will promote innovation and best practice in bringing about service change in support of national priorities and drivers. Working closely with the Director of Vaccine Delivery, the wider Vaccination Programme Wales team, Public Health Wales, Digital Health Care Wales and Welsh Government, as well as external stakeholders, the post holder will co-ordinate, develop and implement a range of initiatives designed to improve the delivery of vaccination in Wales.
About us
NHS Wales Performance and Improvement works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the overall progress of the Project and use of resources, initiating corrective action where appropriate.
Ensure the scope and objectives of the programmes are clear and interdependencies are managed.
Work with senior managers and teams to identify opportunities for continual service improvement by utilising programme and project management methodologies.
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 on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the overall progress of the Project and use of resources, initiating corrective action where appropriate.
Ensure the scope and objectives of the programmes are clear and interdependencies are managed.
Work with senior managers and teams to identify opportunities for continual service improvement by utilising programme and project management methodologies.
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 on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and managing successful projects, Effective partnership working in the public sector, Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Desirable
- Experience as a formal project manager. Experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills People Management skills, Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment, Competent in the use of desktop applications
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and managing successful projects, Effective partnership working in the public sector, Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Desirable
- Experience as a formal project manager. Experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills People Management skills, Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment, Competent in the use of desktop applications
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI
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).
