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Job Overview
The post holder will work as part of the Digital and Workforce Productivity Solutions (DWPS) team to support the number of programmes and projects, working with partners to improve outcomes and the design of process and technical solutions, with the aim of addressing improved service delivery, performance and transformation for NWSSP and wider NHS in Wales.
The post holder, working with the Digital Workforce Project Manager will support the maintenance and oversight of the various programme and project groups and subgroups by providing high quality administrative support (organizing meetings, minute taking etc)
This post will be responsible for the day-to-day administration for the DWPS Team and will be the first point of contact for service users and stakeholders for the DWPS Team providing advice and resolution of basic and complex queries.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will as first point of contact, be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the DWPS Team
They will provide support to the Programme and Project Managers within DWPS and the wider team. including coordinating high profile meetings with stakeholders. Develop agendas and papers, project plan documentation, maintaining action logs and risk registers and project communications
Able to work in a fast paced environment, the post holder must have proven administrative and project support skills and be committed to providing a quality support service, working with a high degree of professionalism and be capable of managing a very diverse workload working to tight deadlines. The post holder must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as they will be liaising with a spectrum of stakeholders. They will be expected to work independently on their own initiative with minimal supervision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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
* HNC in business administration or demonstrable experience
* Good knowledge and demonstrable experience of MS Office Suite
Desirable criteria
* Business Improvement Technique Qualification or operational knowledge of Project Principles
* Understanding of programme office functions
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable experience in an administrative role
* Experience of project support work - project management documentation
* Developing and maintaining databases using dedicated software
Desirable criteria
* Working in an NHS environment
* Operational experience of using ESR
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
* Organisational skills that ensure timescales and objectives are met
* Effective communication (written and oral) with colleagues, customers and key stakeholders
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa
, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK
. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
* JD & PS- English (PDF, 456.4KB)
* Welsh JD/PS (PDF, 600.3KB)
* Occupational Health Form (PDF, 712.5KB)
* NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
* NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
* NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB)
* NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB)
* PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
* Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB)
* IMTP Summary PDF, 13.7MB)
* IMTP Summary Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Vicki Harris Job title Senior Workforce Productivity Manger Email address Additional information
Rebecca Jarvis
Head of Digital Workforce