Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Assistant Project Manager INTERNAL
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
This post is a Secondment until 31st March 2029 to meet the needs of the service.
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.
Would you like to deliver digital projects that make a difference? Do you have experience of Project Management and can you demonstrate successful delivery of projects in a complex environment. Are you keen to make a difference?
If so, the Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) service is looking for full time Assistant Project Manager to join a dynamic team delivering various large-scale implementation projects and working across BCUHB.
In return, we can offer a flexible working environment, and the opportunity to gain public sector experience, and the chance to make a real difference to our organisation.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:
- To be responsible for all aspects of delegated project management and or work packages that they manage.
- Plan, monitor and control projects, work streams and/ or work packages throughout the project lifecycle to deliver benefits using approved / accepted methodologies.
- Work closely with Programme / Informatics staff and all other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of all projects within the Informatics portfolio.
- To ensure project, product and work package delivery by providing management, direction and support to Senior Project Support Officers and programme staff, who are engaged in the planning and delivery of projects which make up the locality or programme plan.
- To complete or ensure that the project team(s) accurately completes and maintains all Project Management processes/tools including business cases, specifications, project plans, benefits analysis, and risk and issue logs.
- Manage staff within area of responsibility, providing line management for delegated staff within the programme, this will include appraisals, sickness management, recruitment, selection etc.
If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- PRINCE2 Foundation, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- ILM Management level 3, or equivalent qualification/ level of work experience and knowledge. Willingness to complete within 2 years if not held.
- ECDL or equivalent
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Professional registration
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- Evidence of attending Change management training
- Evidence of attending Business analysis training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Participation in change management projects and process re-engineering
- Experience of budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
- Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating, managing and developing teams.
- Proven ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
- Problem identification and solving
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Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing successful change across professional boundaries
- Proven ability to successfully manage projects
- Experience of working within a project structure, and managing change.
- Experience of contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise / prioritise own & team workload
- Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive
- Proven ability to analyse and appropriately present complex information so that it is easy to understand
- Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with staff at all levels
- Ability to empower, coach and support staff.
- Conflict resolution skills
- Sound judgment, planning, decision making, and organisational skills
- A broad range of ICT skills
Desirable criteria
- Spoken or written Welsh language.
- Leadership/ motivational skills
- Experience of Systems thinking methodologies
- Experience of Lean thinking methodologies
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- Current knowledge of relevant local and national strategies.
Desirable criteria
- Training methodologies
- Current knowledge of Health Informatics and its application
- Knowledge of Clinical, Management and Information processes
Personal Attributes
Essential Criteria
- Lateral Thinker
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to develop staff
- Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the work
- Leadership qualities and able to motivate others
- Time Management skills.
- Completer Finisher and Chair
Other
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative.
- Appetite for hard work and challenges
- Show resilience, stamina and reliability under sustained pressure, never losing sight of objectives
- High level of personal integrity
- Flexible in approach to try new procedures and practices
Desirable criteria
- Select, develop and lead multi-functional project teams
- Develop and control project plans and risks using established project management methods.
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