Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated Digital Project Managers to lead and co-ordinate the Digital Implementations of Cardiff and Vale Health Board. The candidate will join the Digital Service Management Team within our Digital and Health Intelligence Department, on a permanent basis. This diverse role will require a range of digital, interpersonal, management and change skills as you lead a dedicated team of staff to support and enhance transformational digital systems.
The ideal candidates must be dynamic, resilient and have a flexible approach to working, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Experience in the delivery / support of digital technologies is essential as well as extensive experience with Digital operational Teams
Main duties of the job
The role will contribute to the delivery of local and national IT strategies at all levels across the Health Board. This will be through implementation of a range of digital projects - in co-operation with clinical stakeholders and supply chain partners - to drive service efficacy. Projects will be focused on releasing benefits envisaged in the strategies and business plans from both the NHS Wales Informatics Service and Cardiff and Vale UHB Digital Services.
A key part of this role will be to contribute to the strategic identification and management of projects that align with local and national strategy. This will be through working closely with senior clinicians and Digital managers to outline, develop and implement projects that achieve and deliver benefits aligned with the strategy.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and will be able to engage and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation and partner organisations. A proven project manager you will demonstrate the ability to successfully lead teams, operate within tightly defined timescales and deliver outcomes to meet the team and organisational targets. You will also be a team player and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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
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
Experience
Essential
- Ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentations to a wide range of grades and disciplines. Articulate and professional when dealing with Health Board Managers, Clinicians and external organisations. The production of the appropriate literature required to support large projects using PRINCE 2 methodology. Project Management
Desirable
- Appreciation of Risk. Trained in PRINCE 2 methodology
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications or skills. Relevant project or change management experience, relevant for Project Management
- Experience/knowledge of working within the NHS or related organisation in the delivery or management of operational services.
Desirable
- Qualifications. Experience in the management of Benefits Realisation to maximise investment in IM&T for Project Management
- Experience in the management of IM&T projects.
Experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Good standard of academic achievement.
- Proven track record in project management. Proven record of change management at senior level.
Desirable
- A project management qualification or equivalent experience at relevant level.
Special knowledge
Essential
- Experienced in the production of high quality project documentation including Business Cases and Project Plans. Understanding of strategic IM&T related development and implementation process across operational services. Knowledge of MS-Office suite of software, particularly Word, Excel, MS-Project and MS-Powerpoint.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Good interpersonal skills. Persuasive and a good negotiator. Ability to work at all levels within and outside the Health Board. Ability to lead and work well in a team environment but able to work on his/her own initiative. Highly motivated and able to work to deadlines. Willingness to learn new skills where appropriate and have a flexible approach to work.
other
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations is essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentations to a wide range of grades and disciplines. Articulate and professional when dealing with Health Board Managers, Clinicians and external organisations. The production of the appropriate literature required to support large projects using PRINCE 2 methodology. Project Management
Desirable
- Appreciation of Risk. Trained in PRINCE 2 methodology
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications or skills. Relevant project or change management experience, relevant for Project Management
- Experience/knowledge of working within the NHS or related organisation in the delivery or management of operational services.
Desirable
- Qualifications. Experience in the management of Benefits Realisation to maximise investment in IM&T for Project Management
- Experience in the management of IM&T projects.
Experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Good standard of academic achievement.
- Proven track record in project management. Proven record of change management at senior level.
Desirable
- A project management qualification or equivalent experience at relevant level.
Special knowledge
Essential
- Experienced in the production of high quality project documentation including Business Cases and Project Plans. Understanding of strategic IM&T related development and implementation process across operational services. Knowledge of MS-Office suite of software, particularly Word, Excel, MS-Project and MS-Powerpoint.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Good interpersonal skills. Persuasive and a good negotiator. Ability to work at all levels within and outside the Health Board. Ability to lead and work well in a team environment but able to work on his/her own initiative. Highly motivated and able to work to deadlines. Willingness to learn new skills where appropriate and have a flexible approach to work.
other
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations is essential
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).
