Job summary
To provide wide-ranging administrative support to the Radiation Services of Velindre NHS Trust. In particular supporting the Head of Radiation Services, but also to the wider directorate team, with a focus on the administration and support to the Service Managers, Transforming Cancer services, writing business cases, policy development and project management.
This is a Fixed term /Secondment for 12 months to cover maternity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide robust co-ordination and administration to support the Radiation Services programme at Velindre Cancer Centre.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
1. Degree or equivalent level of study
2. Understanding of NHS Business case processes
3. Knowledge of Project Management principles
Desirable
4. Project Management
5. IQT
6. A knowledge of NHS systems and procedures
Experience
Essential
7. Previous NHS experience at a junior management level
8. Performance management systems
9. Demonstration of a degree of responsibility and autonomy of actions
10. Project Management
11. Experience of working with best practice
12. Experience of working with NHS concerns regulations
13. Business cases, written reports and action plans
Desirable
14. Experience of NHS policies and procedures
15. Previous NHS experience
16. Project management
17. Management of change
18. Service Improvement experience
19. Formal presentations to senior managers
20. Performance management systems
Skills and Attributes
Essential
21. Excellent computer skills, and experience of using Microsoft Office
22. Excellent interpersonal skills
23. The ability to influence others
24. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
25. Ability to work independently and proactively to complete projects and/or tasks
26. Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels within the organisation and with people from outside the organisation
27. Excellent organisational and time management skills
28. The ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
29. Ability to speak Welsh Level 1
30. The ability to influence others
Other
Essential
31. Able to understand the principles of and to maintain confidentiality
32. Able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism
33. Able to demonstrate attention to detail
34. Able to work under pressure
35. Empathetic
36. Proactive and able to act on own initiative
37. Able to deliver to tight deadlines
38. Team player
39. Patient centred approach
40. Flexible approach to meet service needs
41. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
42. Innovative
43. Confident