Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Swansea Bay University Health Board is responsible for delivering integrated healthcare for South Wales and provides tertiary, acute, intermediate, mental health, community and primary care services on a large scale to the population of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and beyond.
The post holder will operate as an integral member of the capital planning team, will focus on delivery of engineering related schemes associated with Targeted Estates Fund (TEF) and capital projects with Welsh Government and discretionary funding.
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the briefing process within the Health Board and with the design team (internal and external), including appointment of external team members. The post holder will ensure that auditable procedures and records are kept of all relevant projects.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing projects on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Assistant Director of Capital Planning (Finance). The post holder will ensure that all work is planned, resources are made available, and work is carried out and developed consistent with the principles of the NEC form of Contract. They will produce timely reports, briefings and other communications internally and externally, on the project(s) and/or programme(s) as appropriate. The post holder will assist the capital team leads in developing future plans associated to the health boards infrastructure.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent in a Building/Engineering discipline, plus specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate course and experience to Masters.
2. Evidence of post qualification learning and continual professional development
3. Knowledge of HBNs and HTMs (and ability to use these as appropriate) Principles of contract management.
Desirable criteria
4. Accredited Project Management qualification.
5. Membership of professional construction/engineering body e.g. RIBA, MRICS, MCIBSE, MCIOB, MIET, MIHEEM, MIMechE.
6. Knowledge of financial accounting, business planning and financial forecasting skills.
7. Knowledge of the suite of NEC form of contracts.
Profiad
Essential criteria
8. Significant construction Project Management experience, working on major complex projects. Proven track record of successful delivery of major capital projects.
9. Experience of arranging and Chairing a variety of meetings with a wide range of stakeholders.
10. Experience of maintaining accurate records to comply with Governance/Audit requirements.
11. Experience of leading/participation in complex change management.
Desirable criteria
12. Experience in Managing major NHS Capital Projects. Practical experience of NBS
13. Experience in managing projects in a 'live' Hospital environment. Good practical knowledge of the NHS. PRINCE2 Foundation Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience.
14. AutoCAD design experience or equivalent experience. Principles of design within the NHS. Experience of capital planning, ideally within the NHS.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
16. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams
17. Highly motivated, dynamic individual. Leadership skills.
18. Evidence of skills and ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders both within and outside the HB. “Can do” attitude.
19. Able to work to professional codes of conduct.
20. Customer focused. Desire to make a difference.
21. Effective communication with a wide range of professional staff and managers at all levels.
22. Efficient and effective. Literate and numerate. Team leader/player.
Desirable criteria
23. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other
Essential criteria
24. Ability to travel within geographical area. Commitment to working the hours to fulfil the job including flexibility of working where required
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable