Job overview
This post is a Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.
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 Senior Project Manager will manage one or more specific large-scale projects across the organisation in collaboration with colleagues and partners including lead responsibility of the interpretation of national policy within the specialist area.
The project(s) may be part of a programme, or large stand-alone and they will be expected to be the planning lead with high level of autonomy.
Manage project staff.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the overall progress of the Project and use of resources, initiating corrective action where appropriate.
Ensure the scope and objectives of the programmes are clear and interdependencies are managed.
Work with senior manager and teams to identity opportunities for continual service improvement by utilising programme and project management methodologies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
* Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
* Masters level qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of management and managing projects
* Effective partnership working in the public sector
* Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Desirable criteria
* Experience as a formal project manager
* Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
* 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 applications
* Standard Keyboard Skills
Desirable criteria
* Advance IT skills in range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI.
* Welsh Language Skills - Level 1 - 5
Other
Essential criteria
* Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis