About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic & delivery focussed project manager to help us set up and deliver Hywel Dda's Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) Programme. This is a innovative and exciting programme of improvement projects spanning across Urgent and Emergency, Secondary, Primary and Social Care.
The Six Goals Programme is leading Wales in the development of UEC pathways which will transform the system flows and pathways in which Health and Social Care operate. The programme will develop and implement initiatives and projects across Hywel Dda in line with Welsh Government's six policy goals for UEC: Coordination, planning & support for high-risk groups, Signposting to the right place first time, Access to clinically safe alternatives to admission to hospital, Rapid response in a physical or mental health crisis, Optimal hospital care following admission, and Homefirst approach & reduce the risk of readmission.
Main duties of the job
As a Project Manager within the team you will:
Lead on a range of strategic service improvement projects, service developments and capital projects as part of the delivery of the Health Board's Six Goals Programme. The projects will encompass service delivery improvements, partnership initiatives, commissioning projects, including qualitative and quantitative improvements and environmental (estate) improvements. Contribute to the development of the Health Board's Annual Plan/Integrated Medium Term Plan.
Work with Urgent Emergency Care (UEC) leads, clinicians and staff across the Health Board and wider organisations, and will promote innovation and best practice in bringing about service change in support of national priorities and drivers and responsive to local health need.
Provide support and advice to managers and clinicians in the Health Board on project delivery of the modernisation agenda to bring about a modernised, patient focused service.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
As a project manager within the team you will be supporting the translation of vision and strategy to front line delivery, and capturing the meaningful difference to Health and Wellbeing outcomes for our population this will make. As such, we are looking for someone who can balance clear project processes and reporting with the development of positive working relationships across the system. You will demonstrate a track record of professional delivery, manage complex change projects and be able to evidence the impact of change delivered.
The Team:
You will be working in a small team consisting of Project Managers, Project Support Managers and a Programme Manager. The team is in the unique position of working directly with the Operations Directorate, but also within the Transformation Programme Office. As such, it offers a great opportunity to build profiles, knowledge and experience in both Operational and Strategic Planning settings.
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.
Interviews will be held on 16/06/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of NHS working experience Excellent knowledge of programme and project management and capital planning and management issues Project Management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2 / MSP / Agile Knowledge of the NHS Business Case process
Desirable
Higher degree
Experience Essential
Experience of managing service change projects and coordinating and leading activities to achieve the project objectives Experience of planning and prioritisation own work and deliver to time and objectives Experience of report writing, programme planning, business case processes and communicating on multi agency workstreams
Desirable
Extensive experience in capital and / or service projects
Other Essential
Ability to travel within and outside the Health Board in a timely manner Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Language skills Desirable
Welsh speaker (Level 1)
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.
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Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Government Buildings
Picton Terrace
Carmarthen
SA31 3BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)