Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment.
If you are interested applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Velindre Cancer Centre is a division of the Trust, and one of the leading non-surgical oncology centres in the United Kingdom. The challenge is to go further and achieve the quality of services, patient experience and clinical outcomes that are comparable with the best in Europe and the western world. In support of this ambition, the Trust has facilitated the Transforming Cancer Services Programme, which sets out a compelling vision for excellence in South East Wales. Working closely with Welsh Government and Local Health Boards, the programme will consist of a number of projects which include the development of a new cancer centre (nVCC) in Cardiff, a Radiotherapy Satellite Centre in Abergavenny and the reconfiguration of outreach services.
The post holder will work in the nVCC Project as part of an equipment workstream, supporting the Transformational Change Director in delivering the workstream objectives and dependency link wider TCS Programme to deliver a new hospital in 2027. The post requires an individual who has excellent organisational and communication skills. Experience of working in healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.
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
We are seeking a highly organised and reliable Equipment Assistant to join the Velindre Cancer Centre.
The post holder will:
- Provide a range of administrative and project support to the Equipment workstream, with a particular focus on non-clinical equipment.
- Work as part of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) under the direction of the Equipment workstream lead
- Will be responsible for supporting the wider nVCC Project Management Office (PMO) in the planning and delivery of projects across all services within the nVCC
- Support 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.
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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is offered as a 19 month secondment or fixed term appointment which could be extended depending on Welsh Government Funding. The successful applicant will need to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and have the required knowledge and performance skills to fulfil the duties and responsibilities outlined within the Job Description.
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 role is offered as a 19 month secondment or fixed term appointment which could be extended depending on Welsh Government Funding. The successful applicant will need to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and have the required knowledge and performance skills to fulfil the duties and responsibilities outlined within the Job Description.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- oEducated to HND, HNC, diploma level, or equivalent experience
- oGCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths and English
- oKeyboard skills
Desirable
- oKnowledge and/or experience of equipment in capital schemes
- oProject Management qualification
- oKnowledge of NHS
- oAppreciation of the Mutual investment funding model (MIM)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of administering projects
- oGood knowledge of computer skills and of Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to master new applications o Understanding of Confidentiality
- oAble to use own initiative
- oAdministration role within healthcare
- oExperience of setting up databases
- oExperience of the Oracle payment system
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of NHS and of Velindre NHS Trust's role in service delivery
- oKnowledge of Velindre Cancer Centre and of the delivery of non- surgical cancer services
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- oGood organisational skills
- oAbility to identify priorities
- oComputer literate with experience of using wised range of systems including Microsoft Office or similar
- oKeyboard skills
- oGood communication skills - both written and verbal
- oFriendly manner which promotes confidence in the service
- oAdministration skills, including Filing, keyboard skills and record keeping
Desirable
- oTo be flexible and adaptable, carrying out tasks that can change dependent on service needs.
Values/ Personal Attributes
Essential
- oTeam player
- oFlexible approach to meet the project needs
- oDiplomatic
- oCalm and objective
- oPersonally and professionally mature
- oDemonstrates enthusiasm
- oAble to travel between sites
- oHighly motivated proactive effective team player o Demonstrate attention to detail
Desirable
- Welsh language speaker (level 1)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oEducated to HND, HNC, diploma level, or equivalent experience
- oGCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths and English
- oKeyboard skills
Desirable
- oKnowledge and/or experience of equipment in capital schemes
- oProject Management qualification
- oKnowledge of NHS
- oAppreciation of the Mutual investment funding model (MIM)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of administering projects
- oGood knowledge of computer skills and of Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to master new applications o Understanding of Confidentiality
- oAble to use own initiative
- oAdministration role within healthcare
- oExperience of setting up databases
- oExperience of the Oracle payment system
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of NHS and of Velindre NHS Trust's role in service delivery
- oKnowledge of Velindre Cancer Centre and of the delivery of non- surgical cancer services
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- oGood organisational skills
- oAbility to identify priorities
- oComputer literate with experience of using wised range of systems including Microsoft Office or similar
- oKeyboard skills
- oGood communication skills - both written and verbal
- oFriendly manner which promotes confidence in the service
- oAdministration skills, including Filing, keyboard skills and record keeping
Desirable
- oTo be flexible and adaptable, carrying out tasks that can change dependent on service needs.
Values/ Personal Attributes
Essential
- oTeam player
- oFlexible approach to meet the project needs
- oDiplomatic
- oCalm and objective
- oPersonally and professionally mature
- oDemonstrates enthusiasm
- oAble to travel between sites
- oHighly motivated proactive effective team player o Demonstrate attention to detail
Desirable
- Welsh language speaker (level 1)
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).
