Job Description

This is a hybrid role, working in a flexible manner, however it is essential that the post holder is able to travel to sites across Wales as required. Although a base for the service is yet to be confirmed, it is expected that this will be in South East Wales and attendance will be required on a regular basis. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



For further information or an informal chat please contact the Head of Programme, Chris Coslett (chris.coslett@wales.nhs.uk) or apply direct. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience Post graduate masters qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level General management qualification or relevant experience Knowledge of Workforce and OD policies and procedures including developing people, performance management, disciplinary process Understanding and managing the principles and practice of client confidentiality Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies, principles of programme and project management Understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical & non-clinical risks Desirable IQT Silver (or equivalent qualification) Project and/ or Programme Management qualification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team of people Experience of project management and service planning, delivering significant service development/ change effectively Extensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing a health service Experience of modernising services without additional resources Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign or improvement of services Experience of managing and dealing with complaints, incidences and near misses Desirable Experience of completing significant procurement projects Experience of service management in a screening setting Skills and attributes Essential Ability to develop operational and business plans and determine priority objectives for delivery Excellent negotiation and influencing skills Ability to engage and involve staff in service changes and quality improvements to achieve the desired outcome Ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet tight deadlines and schedules Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner Able to prepare and present complex information to different audiences in a manner that can be understood by staff at all levels Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others Good self-awareness and understands the impact they have on others Ability to create an environment that encourages development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships Able to offer and accept constructive feedback and utilise that feedback to develop self and others to make positive changes Able to analyse & evaluate situations, evidence, data and information e.g.; problem solving, decision making, negotiation Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Confident in using IT packages Demonstrate understanding and application of workplace values, together with underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role Desirable Welsh Language Skills at level 4 or 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh