Job summary
Would you relish the opportunity to work on a flagship programme that is ground-breaking in the UK and internationally delivering a digital solution to support integrated health and social care across Wales?
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to take a lead role in supporting the Welsh Community Care Information System (WCCIS). WCCIS enables social care mental health community nursing and allied health professionals ensure that quality care and support for individuals families and communities is more effectively planned, co-ordinated and delivered. WCCIS is a key digital initiative for Welsh Government and is set out in the 'A Healthier Wales' plan.The national WCCIS programme team has been established to work with local authorities, health boards and regional partnership boards in Wales, in order to co-ordinate activities and deliverables across a number of workstreams. The role is based in the Primary, Community & Mental Health Digital Services Directorate of DHCW, but you will be a key member of the WCCIS Programme Team, and you will also work collaboratively across Wales with Heads of Services, Executive Leads and Welsh Government.The vision of WCCIS is 'Connecting professionals to deliver better joined up care' - this is your chance to support the implementation of this ground-breaking digital solution and make a real difference to health and social care in Wales.
Main duties of the job
Working within the WCCIS National Programme Team you will have the opportunity to work closely with local organisations across Wales to deliver significant change in how users work and ultimately provide a better service to citizens.
You will work in a small team led by the WCCIS Implementation Lead and you will help to deliver in the following areas of work:
- Implementation of new organisations
- Implementation of new services with organisations on WCCIS
- Working closely with the Technical team to develop changes to WCCIS
- Engaging, supporting and working closely with organisations on WCCIS
- Working closely with Business Change team to support changes within local organisations across Wales.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll be able to demonstrate exceptional standard and quality, while working in a challenging and fast-paced environment, as you come across a variety of competing priorities and complex tasks that require you to be flexible and pro-active, combined with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous project management experience, knowledge and skills wishing to work at a national level throughout Wales.
It is essential that you have an excellent knowledge and practical experience of applying project methodologies e.g., AGILE, APM, MS, PRINCE2.
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.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM / SECONDMENT TO 31/03/2025.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll be able to demonstrate exceptional standard and quality, while working in a challenging and fast-paced environment, as you come across a variety of competing priorities and complex tasks that require you to be flexible and pro-active, combined with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous project management experience, knowledge and skills wishing to work at a national level throughout Wales.
It is essential that you have an excellent knowledge and practical experience of applying project methodologies e.g., AGILE, APM, MS, PRINCE2.
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.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM / SECONDMENT TO 31/03/2025.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Specialist project knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent experience (Prince formal or informal)
- Evidence of further development - education/training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of planning and managing projects with successful delivery within time and cost
- Specific domain / theoretical / practical knowledge of organisations, processes, IT, policy knowledge relevant to the programme
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working in health care
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrably delivered in a project environment
- Team management skills
- Track record of problem solving in a project management environment
- Demonstrate a track record of delivering on target
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Specialist project knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent experience (Prince formal or informal)
- Evidence of further development - education/training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of planning and managing projects with successful delivery within time and cost
- Specific domain / theoretical / practical knowledge of organisations, processes, IT, policy knowledge relevant to the programme
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working in health care
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrably delivered in a project environment
- Team management skills
- Track record of problem solving in a project management environment
- Demonstrate a track record of delivering on target
- Effective interpersonal and communication 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).
