This is a fixed term/secondment post until 31/03/2027.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and transformational Digital Team. The role requires a good understanding of implementing technology and project management in the health sector.
The post is within the Digital Services directorate and provide an ideal platform to learn and develop within the NHS and the digital field.
Applications are invited for the post of a Senior Project Manager to join the Digital Innovation & Transformation Team within Hywel Dda, to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a key strategic digital projects within the Health Community.
The post holder will be responsible for managing and controlling the delivery of complex digital projects which form part of Digital Response strategic aims and are key to the successful implementation of the Health Board's Strategy.
We are keen to recruit experienced project managers who are passionate about what they do and want to make a difference for patients and our communities. Whilst some knowledge of working within a digital environment is useful, it is not essential. We are looking for someone who can work successfully as part of a team but take initiative and lead when appropriate.
The applicant should hold a project management qualification such as APMP or PRINCE2 and have experience of managing multiple projects within a programme or portfolio. They will have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills and able to use those skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders, organise events or workshops and to ensure initiation and delivery of multiple projects successfully.
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 [1] 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
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