Project Manager

at  Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) is a core service of Velindre University NHS Trust, and one of the leading non-invasive oncology centres in the UK. The planning of change work programmes, considering what happens and in what order, monitoring progress and managing risk will be co-ordinated through a programme management approach through the Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) Programme Management Office (PMO).
The role will involve working closely with the Senior Responsible Owners, operational, corporate and clinical colleagues for the assigned projects to define the objectives, scope and benefits through to delivery of multiple projects, support and advise on change processes and identify and mitigate any risks to those projects with the support of the Head of PMO and SI and, PMO Programme Manager.
The Trust is fully committed to the delivery of the objectives of the Future Generations Act and its seven Wellbeing Goals. All projects and programmes will be aligned to these goals and all objectives and benefits will be mapped to record, assess and promote our achievements against them.
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading, planning, co-ordinating and managing a portfolio of projects on a day-to-day basis, supporting the organisation in meeting key strategic business aims and goals.
They will hold responsibility for achieving defined targets and standards against the key performance and quality indicators through performance monitoring, project management, and the delivery of service and quality improvement programmes with the organisation.
The post holder will provide project management and leadership to clinical and operational projects, and will be required to analyse and interpret key business information in order to support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in making key strategic decisions. This includes managing and co-ordinating the efforts of project team members and wider internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver all projects according to plan, using specialist project methodologies recommended for use in the public sector.
The post holder will be required to quickly establish strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders based on trust and confidence, work well within teams, and have the skills to engage, influence and negotiate with colleagues and senior managers in relation to business change, facilitating the project teams in the delivery of significant improvements in service productivity and efficiency.
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 1999, 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/
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

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