Job summary
Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking to recruit three Project Managers to the Health Board's Recovery & Sustainability Team in order to drive the service changes and savings required to achieve the Health Board's Cost Improvement Programme (CIP).
Reporting to the Principal Project Manager within the PMO, you will work closely with senior managers and clinicians across the Health Board to plan and implement the specific projects within the Programme Management Office CIP Programme.
The candidates should be able to demonstrate success in managing complex service changes involving engagement with multiple stakeholders.
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic individuals who are able to embrace the pace of transformational change which is required by the Health Board to achieve a challenging CIP savings Programme. In return the post holders will join a new forward thinking and ambitious team focusing on delivery and how we can achieve better outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Project Manager will manage one or more specific large-scale projects across the organisation in collaborationwith colleagues and partners including lead responsibility for the interpretation of national policy within the specialistareao The project(s) may be part of a programme, or large stand-alone and they will be expected to be the planning leadwith a high level of autonomy.o Manage project staff.o Be responsible for the overall progress of the Project and use of resources, initiating corrective action whereappropriate.o Ensure the scope and objectives of the programmes are clear and interdependencies are managed.o Work with senior managers and teams to identify opportunities for continual service improvement by utilisingprogramme and project management methodologies.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
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
Aptitude and abilities
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 application
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Travel around SBU sites, and possibly further afield on a regular basis
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
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
Aptitude and abilities
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 application
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Travel around SBU sites, and possibly further afield on a regular basis
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).
