About this role
Job summary
Advanced Therapies Wales (ATW) is a Velindre University NHS Trust (VUNHST) hosted Programme based in the Welsh Blood Service (WBS), to support the NHS Wales wide adoption of cell & gene advanced therapies and delivery of Welsh Government's Advanced Therapies Statement of Intent, through the Delivery Plan for Advanced Therapies in Wales.
The Project Manager will play a crucial role supporting and providing:
High quality Project Management and Support within the ATW Programme to ensure a successful delivery of key initiatives within the Delivery Plan for Advanced Therapies in Wales
The successful applicant will need to establish credibility with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and have the required strategic, planning and performance management skills to support the delivery of the Delivery Plan for Advanced Therapies in Wales.
Under the direction of the ATW / MW-ATTC Head of programmes, the Project manager will be responsible for proactively contributing to project planning and delivery, support the Head of Programmes.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 10 months till March 2027 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.
Main duties of the job
A summary of the key requirements and responsibilities of the post are listed below:
Ensure successful delivery of projects and sub projects, ensuring the required products are delivered to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
Responsible for refining and improving project documentation
Support the Head of Programmes ensuring the project producing results capable of achieving the benefits as defined in the Delivery Plan for Advanced Therapies in Wales.
Responsible for ensuring project timelines are adhered to, robust reporting is in place and risks / issues are managed and escalated when appropriate
Applicants must be able to demonstrate sound judgement in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional climate is maintained throughout, despite the time pressure and inevitable challenges
Applicants must have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Projects and be able to maximise the use of technology in making the project run smoothly and efficiently.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Prince 2 Foundation (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment) Evidence of further development - Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Previous experience of planning and managing work packages or projects with low complexity with successful delivery within time and cost Good knowledge of computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to master new applications Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE2 Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Desirable
Experience of working in Healthcare Experience and understanding of information management and technology issues within the healthcare environment Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the within the project environment Knowledge of procurement process, including contract negotiations
Skills and Attributes Essential
Delivered in a project environment Demonstrable Team management skills Track record of problem solving in a project management environment Competent in the use of desktop applications Good report drafting skills and action point recording Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Project Team, stakeholders and third-party service providers involved in the delivery of the projects Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Project
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
Employer details Employer name Welsh Blood Service
Address Velindre University NHS Trust
Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley
Nantgarw, Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Employer's website https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)