Job summary This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31/03/2026. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic & delivery focussed project manager to help us set up and deliver Hywel Dda's Six Goals Programme. This is a innovative and exciting programme of improvement projects spanning across Urgent and Emergency, Secondary, Primary and Social Care. The Six Goals Programme is leading Wales in the development of Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) pathways which will transform the system flows and pathways in which Health and Social Care operate. The programme will develop and implement initiatives and projects across Hywel Dda in line with Welsh Government's six policy goals for UEC: Coordination, planning & support for high-risk groups, Signposting to the right place first time, Access to clinically safe alternatives to admission to hospital, Rapid response in a physical or mental health crisis, Optimal hospital care following admission, and Homefirst approach & reduce the risk of readmission. Main duties of the job As a Project Manager within the team you will: Lead on a range of strategic service improvement projects, service developments and capital projects as part of the delivery of the Health Board's Six Goals Programme. The projects will encompass service delivery improvements, partnership initiatives, commissioning projects, including qualitative and quantitative improvements and environmental (estate) improvements. Contribute to the development of the Health Board's Annual Plan/Integrated Medium Term Plan. Work with Urgent Emergency Care (UEC) leads, clinicians and staff across the Health Board and wider organisations, and will promote innovation and best practice in bringing about service change in support of national priorities and drivers and responsive to local health need. Provide support and advice to managers and clinicians in the Health Board on project delivery of the modernisation agenda to bring about a modernised, patient focused service. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 15 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-AC235-1124 Job locations Ty Gorwel St Davids Park Carmarthen SA31 3HB Job description Job responsibilities As a project manager within theteamyou will besupporting the translation of vision and strategy tofront linedelivery,andcapturing the meaningful difference toHealth and Wellbeing outcomes forour populationthis will make.As such, we are looking for someone who can balance clear project processes and reporting with the development of positive working relationships across the system. You will demonstrate a track record of professional delivery, manage complex change projects and be able to evidence the impact of change delivered. The Team: You will be working in a small team consisting of Project Managers, Project Support Managers and a Programme Manager. The team is in the unique position of working directly with the Operations Directorate, but also within the Transformation Programme Office. As such, it offers a great opportunity to build profiles, knowledge and experience in both Operational and Strategic Planning settings. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 10/12/2024 Job description Job responsibilities As a project manager within theteamyou will besupporting the translation of vision and strategy tofront linedelivery,andcapturing the meaningful difference toHealth and Wellbeing outcomes forour populationthis will make.As such, we are looking for someone who can balance clear project processes and reporting with the development of positive working relationships across the system. You will demonstrate a track record of professional delivery, manage complex change projects and be able to evidence the impact of change delivered. The Team: You will be working in a small team consisting of Project Managers, Project Support Managers and a Programme Manager. The team is in the unique position of working directly with the Operations Directorate, but also within the Transformation Programme Office. As such, it offers a great opportunity to build profiles, knowledge and experience in both Operational and Strategic Planning settings. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 10/12/2024 Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of NHS working experience. Excellent knowledge of programme and project management and capital planning and management issues Project Management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2 / MSP / Agile Knowledge of the NHS Business Case process. Desirable Higher degree Experience Essential Experience of managing service change projects and coordinating and leading activities to achieve the project objectives. Experience of planning and prioritisation own work and deliver to time and objectives. Experience of report writing, programme planning, business case processes and communicating on multi agency workstreams. Desirable Extensive experience in capital and / or service projects Other Essential Ability to travel within and outside the Health Board in a timely manner Flexible approach to the needs of the service. Language skills Desirable Welsh speaker ( Level 1 ) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of NHS working experience. Excellent knowledge of programme and project management and capital planning and management issues Project Management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2 / MSP / Agile Knowledge of the NHS Business Case process. Desirable Higher degree Experience Essential Experience of managing service change projects and coordinating and leading activities to achieve the project objectives. Experience of planning and prioritisation own work and deliver to time and objectives. Experience of report writing, programme planning, business case processes and communicating on multi agency workstreams. Desirable Extensive experience in capital and / or service projects Other Essential Ability to travel within and outside the Health Board in a timely manner Flexible approach to the needs of the service. Language skills Desirable Welsh speaker ( Level 1 ) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Ty Gorwel St Davids Park Carmarthen SA31 3HB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)