Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment post until 30/06/2027.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and transformational Digital Team. The role requires a good understanding of implementing technology and project management in the health sector.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for the Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay University Health Board Region. The project is part of a wider all Wales programme looking to deliver a single LIMS across Wales with the aim to modernise Pathology across Wales, whilst standardising and streamlining processes to improve quality standards and patient care.
This role will play a large part in ensuring the success of key deliverables within the project. Reporting directly to the Programme Manager you will work closely with key stakeholders, including Pathology Service, IT, Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) and Intersystems (LIMS Supplier) to ensure the success of delivering the project within agreed timescales and budget.
Main duties of the job
The post is within the Digital Services directorate and provide an ideal platform to learn and develop within the NHS and the digital field.
Applications are invited for the post of a Senior Project Manager to join the Digital Innovation & Transformation Team within Hywel Dda, to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a key strategic digital projects within the Health Community.
The post holder will be responsible for managing and controlling the delivery of complex digital projects which form part of Digital Response strategic aims and are key to the successful implementation of the Health Board's Strategy.
We are keen to recruit experienced project managers who are passionate about what they do and want to make a difference for patients and our communities. Whilst some knowledge of working within a digital environment is useful, it is not essential. We are looking for someone who can work successfully as part of a team but take initiative and lead when appropriate.
The applicant should hold a project management qualification such as APMP or PRINCE2 and have experience of managing multiple projects within a programme or portfolio. They will have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills and able to use those skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders, organise events or workshops and to ensure initiation and delivery of multiple projects successfully.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post demands a wide range of skills and experience, including a good understanding of IT technical terminology, and a proven ability to manage complex projects, mitigate risks and provide strategic support to investment priorities. An excellent understanding of how IT can support the strategic direction of the Health Board, along with the ability to deliver a varied workload, with a proven track record in using a range of IT systems is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Assessments will be held on 09/06/2025 and if successful in this round, you will be invited to interview on 12/06/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post demands a wide range of skills and experience, including a good understanding of IT technical terminology, and a proven ability to manage complex projects, mitigate risks and provide strategic support to investment priorities. An excellent understanding of how IT can support the strategic direction of the Health Board, along with the ability to deliver a varied workload, with a proven track record in using a range of IT systems is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Assessments will be held on 09/06/2025 and if successful in this round, you will be invited to interview on 12/06/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- APMP / Prince 2 practitioner equivalent or appropriate project management experience at an equivalent level
- Postgraduate diploma level qualification or experience at an equivalent level
- An appreciation of needs of clinicians in the workplace.
- In-depth knowledge of organisational structures, management reporting lines and appropriate routes for delegation of project work packages
- An understanding of the area served by the Health Board and its social and economic character.
- Evidence of further development - education/training
Desirable
- MSP (managing successful programmes) practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Experience at clinical, technical (e.g. Informatics) or managerial level
- Proven record of formal medium scale project management.
- Proven track record of being able to co-ordinate multi-level/multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
- Experience of working in health care
- Knowledge of the procurement process, including contract negotiations particularly in relation to IT procurement
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- APMP / Prince 2 practitioner equivalent or appropriate project management experience at an equivalent level
- Postgraduate diploma level qualification or experience at an equivalent level
- An appreciation of needs of clinicians in the workplace.
- In-depth knowledge of organisational structures, management reporting lines and appropriate routes for delegation of project work packages
- An understanding of the area served by the Health Board and its social and economic character.
- Evidence of further development - education/training
Desirable
- MSP (managing successful programmes) practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Experience at clinical, technical (e.g. Informatics) or managerial level
- Proven record of formal medium scale project management.
- Proven track record of being able to co-ordinate multi-level/multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
- Experience of working in health care
- Knowledge of the procurement process, including contract negotiations particularly in relation to IT procurement
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
