Job Description

We have an exciting Digital Services team opportunity for a Digital Project Manager to work collaboratively across the Trust and wider NHS Wales, on the implementation a new Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration ( ePMA ) system.



An ambitious digital strategy underpins this, which will revolutionise the way in which we deliver services - from co-producing innovative technologies, working on digital inclusion, to embedding data & insight into our everyday. Our team are here to deliver new digital solutions and excellent everyday digital service, to improve services and outcomes.



We recognise that successful digital transformation and service is as much to do with our people and culture as it is to do with technology. This is a truly special opportunity and we are looking for talented and passionate people who share our values and can help us realise the Trust's ambitions.



The ePMA project will enable us to modernise and transform our current paper-based prescribing and medicines administration process across the Trust. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing largescale complex digital projects through to delivery, preferably within a health and social care environment.



Assist in the provision of project management by supporting a portfolio of service improvement projects undertaken across the Trust and act as a project manager for specific digital projects. Provide an understanding of all projects within Trust and identify what resources / input is required from the Digital department. Assist Digital colleagues in providing accurate timescales for work to be undertaken so this can be accurately reflected in project plans and inform go-live / project implementation dates. Work with the Senior Managers and Supervisors across the Trust to allocate resources to project work, including prioritisation of work and managing conflicting resources. Produce and update plans and documentation. Provide support, guidance and training for project teams and staff throughout the project lifecycle, using agreed project documentation



Supervise project team staff and work with other project managers in the organisation in the production of plans, documentation and guidance



Assist the Digital Programme Team in continually developing project management methodologies across the entire division and Velindre University NHS Trust. Monitor project budgets during the life of the project and ensure alignment with approved expenditure and/or authorised business case as required.



Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.



Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.



If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.



Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/



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.



This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months until 30th September 2026 due to funding. 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.