Job Description

Weqas is a hosted agency within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board that provides External Quality Assessment services for Laboratory diagnostics both Nationally and Internationally.



The organization provides a bespoke IT platform for the upload of laboratory diagnostic data, data analysis, performance assessment and digital reporting for a wide range of diagnostic tests and Healthcare institutions. The platform and associated architecture are pivotal to the organization's business model.



A member of the Weqas Management Team, the IT Services Manager is accountable to the Director for:



The operational management, oversight and delivery of all IT services, including 3 rd party managed services and those developed and delivered in house.



The leadership, support and management of a small IT Services team including staff development, recruitment and retention, training, discipline and work assessments / appraisals.



Proactively contributing to the overall IT Strategy, identifying opportunities for improving digital maturity, digital transformation, service, cost & process improvements for the organization.



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.



Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.



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