Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to work as part of the Vaccination Programme Wales team, and to lead on a range of transformation initiatives across vaccination in Wales.
Vaccination Programme Wales is seeking to transform the delivery of vaccination in Wales, to meet the needs of our population. This will include implementing exciting, new service developments and various change and improvement opportunities across vaccination.
This post is offered on a secondment basis for a period of 3 months, to cover a career break.
Hybrid working arrangement available (Bocam Park office 2x days a week).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will promote innovation and best practice in bringing about service change in support of national priorities and drivers. Working closely with the Director of Vaccine Delivery, the wider Vaccination Programme Wales team, Public Health Wales, Digital Health Care Wales and Welsh Government, as well as external stakeholders, the post holder will co-ordinate, develop and implement a range of initiatives designed to improve the delivery of vaccination in Wales.
About us
NHS Wales Performance and Improvement works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Details
Date posted
20 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
48,527 to 55,532 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
028-AC286-1125
Job locations
NHS Wales Performance & Improvement, Unit 1 Bocam Park, Old Field Road
Pencoed
CF35 5LJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the overall progress of the Project and use of resources, initiating corrective action where appropriate.
Ensure the scope and objectives of the programmes are clear and interdependencies are managed.
Work with senior managers and teams to identify opportunities for continual service improvement by utilising programme and project management methodologies.
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 on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the overall progress of the Project and use of resources, initiating corrective action where appropriate.
Ensure the scope and objectives of the programmes are clear and interdependencies are managed.
Work with senior managers and teams to identify opportunities for continual service improvement by utilising programme and project management methodologies.
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 on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters level qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of management and managing successful projects, Effective partnership working in the public sector, Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

• Experience as a formal project manager. Experience of working within the NHS

Skills
Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills People Management skills, Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment, Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters level qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of management and managing successful projects, Effective partnership working in the public sector, Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

• Experience as a formal project manager. Experience of working within the NHS

Skills
Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills People Management skills, Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment, Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI

Skills Required