Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Support Officer to play a key role in delivering the Welsh Government's Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales and future plans as part of Genomics Partnership Wales (GPW). This is a permanent, full-time position working flexibly for 37.5 hors per week.
The post holder will be working in a hybrid manner with the flexibility to work from home and at an office in Cardiff as part of a small programme team but may be required to travel across Cardiff and other parts of Wales, and further afield as necessary.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require part time or flexible working arrangements.
The organisation encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the Value Based Assessment (VBA) process. Not only is this a busy and challenging role and area of work but you would also be joining a friendly, dedicated programme team with engaged stakeholders across many organisations.
We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation:
- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity
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
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting Programme and Project Managers to deliver the Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales programme of work to time, within scope and resource allocation. This post would be ideally suited to an individual who is looking to expand existing project support experience or develop a career in project and programme management. This post will enable the successful candidate to be fully involved in Genomics Partnership Wales (GPW), a national, highly complex, highly specialist, multi-agency, multi-sectoral delivery programme.
To achieve this the successful candidate will work closely with a variety of stakeholders from across Wales including clinical, laboratory and academic colleagues, Welsh Government, charitable organisations and the private sector. The post holder must demonstrate strong communication and administration skills to support the delivery of complex projects in a rapidly evolving and uncertain landscape designed to transform healthcare through the use of genomics; to meet short and long-term aims in partnership with multi-discipline professionals and patients. They must be able to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, and have the ability to work as part of a team. The successful candidate will be able to evidence experience of working in an environment where changing circumstances are the norm.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Partneriaeth Genomeg Cymru Genomics Partnership Wales (GPW) was established in 2018 to support a collaborative approach to genomics in Wales and deliver the Welsh Governments ambitious strategy. It represents several disciplines coming together to deliver a transformational programme of work that will realise the benefits of genomics from collaborative action. All partners are working towards the following vision:
Working together to harness the potential of genomics to improve the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the people of Wales
Genome UK: The Future of Healthcare was published by UK Government in 2020, and sets out the ambitions for how genomics will transform the health of the UK population over the next ten years. All UK nations are committed to this overall strategy and the joint working required to deliver the changes, alongside the development of their own delivery plans to align with these aims; the Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales 2022-25 was launched in December 2022.
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; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Partneriaeth Genomeg Cymru Genomics Partnership Wales (GPW) was established in 2018 to support a collaborative approach to genomics in Wales and deliver the Welsh Governments ambitious strategy. It represents several disciplines coming together to deliver a transformational programme of work that will realise the benefits of genomics from collaborative action. All partners are working towards the following vision:
Working together to harness the potential of genomics to improve the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the people of Wales
Genome UK: The Future of Healthcare was published by UK Government in 2020, and sets out the ambitions for how genomics will transform the health of the UK population over the next ten years. All UK nations are committed to this overall strategy and the joint working required to deliver the changes, alongside the development of their own delivery plans to align with these aims; the Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales 2022-25 was launched in December 2022.
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; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder will require Diploma/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of experience, together with a high level of numeracy, written and spoken English
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in an administrative role
- Previous experience of dealing with customers, clients and/or members of the public
- 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
- Working experience of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Working in an NHS environment
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or Prince 2 foundation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of programme office functions
- Working knowledge of filing/data systems including records management
Desirable
- Knowledge of Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales and Genome UK strategy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Able to work within a team
- Good time management
- Respect confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
- Flexible to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel between sites in Cardiff and occasionally to sites across Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder will require Diploma/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of experience, together with a high level of numeracy, written and spoken English
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in an administrative role
- Previous experience of dealing with customers, clients and/or members of the public
- 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
- Working experience of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Working in an NHS environment
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or Prince 2 foundation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of programme office functions
- Working knowledge of filing/data systems including records management
Desirable
- Knowledge of Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales and Genome UK strategy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Able to work within a team
- Good time management
- Respect confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
- Flexible to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel between sites in Cardiff and occasionally to sites across Wales
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Wales Genomic Health Centre
Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive
Whitchurch
CF14 7YU
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
