• Job Description

  Req#: C9028-24-0212?language=en&page=117&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 10 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

  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.

  The National Strategic Clinical Network for Cancer is an exciting strategic organisation to work for, that drives the collaboration of Health Boards, Trusts, professional and charitable organisations and aims to improve the experience and quality of services for people who are diagnosed with cancer. To deliver on our aim, our work programmes focus on early detection, diagnosis, treatment and care pathways.

  Do you have project management experience and excellent communication skills to drive and deliver an innovative project to improve cancer outcomes in Wales?

  The Senior Project Manager will provide co-ordination and leadership to facilitate the delivery of project objectives. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, the ability to collect and analyse information from numerous sources and proven experience of implementing successful projects through a multi-disciplinary, multi-organisational and cross boundary approach.

  Main duties of the job

  The following duties will be discharged working closely with the Cancer Network Manager and project stakeholders.

  To identify and understand the needs of stakeholders, including the national networks, programmes and agencies, and provide sound judgement and diplomatic skills.

  To establish effective reporting and review mechanisms to ensure projects delivery tangible improvements in cancer services for the population of Wales.

  To be responsible for the overall progress of the project and use of resources, initiating corrective action where appropriate.

  To ensure key stakeholders are informed of progress through the preparation of programme reports.

  To manage the project risks and develop contingency plans as and when necessary.

  To manage and administrate support staff aligned to the programme.

  To provide verbal and written reports as requested by NHS Executive, Cancer Network, Welsh Government, Cancer Network Board and other programmes.

  About us

  The NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.

  Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.

  We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.

  To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

  For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

  Date posted

  24 May 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £44,398 to £50,807 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  10 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  028-AC172-0524

  Job locations

  1st Floor River House

  Cardiff

  CF15 9SS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Any candidate should have a proven track record and understand the Cancer Network agenda and organisational arrangements to succeed in supporting and delivering Network business. Candidates will need to demonstrate proven ability.

  Our working arrangements still require candidates to work from home, however the offices of the NHS Executive include Cardiff, Baglan and Llandudno. Willingness and ability to travel across NHS Wales organisations is essential.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. In line with government guidelines the role will currently be based from home, and all IT equipment necessary for working from home will be provided.

  For further information contact:

  Gareth Popham, Gareth.Popham@wales.nhs.uk

  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

  Any candidate should have a proven track record and understand the Cancer Network agenda and organisational arrangements to succeed in supporting and delivering Network business. Candidates will need to demonstrate proven ability.

  Our working arrangements still require candidates to work from home, however the offices of the NHS Executive include Cardiff, Baglan and Llandudno. Willingness and ability to travel across NHS Wales organisations is essential.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. In line with government guidelines the role will currently be based from home, and all IT equipment necessary for working from home will be provided.

  For further information contact:

  Gareth Popham, Gareth.Popham@wales.nhs.uk

  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

  Essential

  • Registered PPM Professional - PRINCE2 and Managing Successful Programmes, or demonstrable practical experience.
  • Educated to relevant Masters Degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

  Desirable

  • ECDL Level 2 or equivalent.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Management experience in a senior role including staff management.
  • Experience of successfully leading and implementing projects / programmes at a national level.
  • Expertise in delivering project and programme management services and tailoring methodologies to suite the local environment.
  • Experience of managing budgets.
  • Experience of successfully leading and implementing project driven change management.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
  • Working in NHS Wales.
  • Working with stakeholders e.g. NHS Wales, Welsh Government.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Welsh Government and NHS Wales policy context.
  • Knowledge of national cancer policy.
  • Knowledge of key issues facing the national networks and programmes.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales.

  Skills and Aptitude

  Essential

  • Ability to organise, plan, prioritise and deliver a strategic programme of work to deliver deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences; including formal presentations e.g. Board level and UK wide conferences.
  • Demonstrate an ability to provide, receive and record both routine and highly complex communications, electronically, orally and written.
  • Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • Ability to work closely with people in other disciplines and form professional working relationships.
  • Demonstrate an ability to carry out analysis, interpretation and comparison of complex change management and service improvement training issues, and to act as an expert reference point.
  • To present and showcase achievements and progress of the programme / portfolio.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of an organisation.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff.
  • Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement.
  • Show an ability to gain an understanding of other professionals 'problem solving' requirements.
  • Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g. changing priorities.
  • Ability to manage an improvement programme across organisations.
  • Ability to translate strategy into action.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
  • Able to act independently, decisively and effectively in leading a programme.
  • Ability to watch and listen to and interpret key messages and respond appropriately.
  • Able to effectively and appropriately deal with criticism and challenging people and situations.
  • Ability to challenge current thinking positively and creatively in order to develop new and better policy & operational working practices.
  • Able to significantly influence others who are based externally, to achieve national targets without any direct authority.
  • Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively.
  • Demonstrate commitment to improving care through the principles of change management.
  • Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in an open and transparent manner.
  • Commitment to good team working and relationships.
  • Ability to question constructively and problem solve.

  Other

  Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel.

  Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker/willingness to learn.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered PPM Professional - PRINCE2 and Managing Successful Programmes, or demonstrable practical experience.
  • Educated to relevant Masters Degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

  Desirable

  • ECDL Level 2 or equivalent.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Management experience in a senior role including staff management.
  • Experience of successfully leading and implementing projects / programmes at a national level.
  • Expertise in delivering project and programme management services and tailoring methodologies to suite the local environment.
  • Experience of managing budgets.
  • Experience of successfully leading and implementing project driven change management.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
  • Working in NHS Wales.
  • Working with stakeholders e.g. NHS Wales, Welsh Government.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Welsh Government and NHS Wales policy context.
  • Knowledge of national cancer policy.
  • Knowledge of key issues facing the national networks and programmes.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales.

  Skills and Aptitude

  Essential

  • Ability to organise, plan, prioritise and deliver a strategic programme of work to deliver deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences; including formal presentations e.g. Board level and UK wide conferences.
  • Demonstrate an ability to provide, receive and record both routine and highly complex communications, electronically, orally and written.
  • Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • Ability to work closely with people in other disciplines and form professional working relationships.
  • Demonstrate an ability to carry out analysis, interpretation and comparison of complex change management and service improvement training issues, and to act as an expert reference point.
  • To present and showcase achievements and progress of the programme / portfolio.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of an organisation.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff.
  • Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement.
  • Show an ability to gain an understanding of other professionals 'problem solving' requirements.
  • Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g. changing priorities.
  • Ability to manage an improvement programme across organisations.
  • Ability to translate strategy into action.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
  • Able to act independently, decisively and effectively in leading a programme.
  • Ability to watch and listen to and interpret key messages and respond appropriately.
  • Able to effectively and appropriately deal with criticism and challenging people and situations.
  • Ability to challenge current thinking positively and creatively in order to develop new and better policy & operational working practices.
  • Able to significantly influence others who are based externally, to achieve national targets without any direct authority.
  • Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively.
  • Demonstrate commitment to improving care through the principles of change management.
  • Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in an open and transparent manner.
  • Commitment to good team working and relationships.
  • Ability to question constructively and problem solve.

  Other

  Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel.

  Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker/willingness to learn.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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

  Public Health Wales

  Address

  1st Floor River House

  Cardiff

  CF15 9SS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Public Health Wales

  Address

  1st Floor River House

  Cardiff

  CF15 9SS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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