Job Summary
Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking to recruit a Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) to lead the delivery of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Cardiff. When complete, the new Velindre Cancer Centre will be a world-class facility providing specialist tertiary oncology services to patients across South East Wales.
The nVCC project is one of the largest healthcare projects in Wales and of local, regional, and national importance to cancer care. The capital cost of the project is circa £310 million plus equipment. It is being delivered through the Welsh Government Mutual Investment Model policy framework. The Trust's partner in the project is the Acorn Consortium.
As SRO, you will be responsible for working with the nVCC Project Director to deliver the capital elements of the project and work with the Chief Operating Officer and wider team to transition into the new facility to see the first patient treated in the summer of 2027.
You will be an exceptional leader with a diverse range of skills and experience in managing large, complex transformation programmes; building effective relationships; establishing robust and efficient governance processes; managing significant budgets and resources; and successful project delivery.
Main Duties of the Job
The Senior Responsible Officer is accountable for the nVCC project meeting its objectives, delivering the projected outcomes, and realizing the required benefits within the policies set by the Trust Board and Welsh Government Officials, SRO's, and Welsh Ministers.
The Senior Responsible Officer is the owner of the business case and accountable for all aspects of governance relating to the nVCC Project.
Key Activities:
* Providing assurance to the Trust Board on the nVCC Project delivery.
* Overseeing the successful delivery of the project through the nVCC Project Director.
* Holding the nVCC Project Director to account for successful project delivery (on time; to cost and quality).
* Effectively chairing the nVCC project board and making decisions regarding the future of the project while considering changes to the overall political, social, environmental, or technological context and prevailing risk.
* Ensuring the nVCC project delivers all the outcomes, solutions, and benefits as defined in the contract and the Full Business Case.
* Developing strong partnerships with the Acorn Consortium and all key stakeholders including staff, local NHS partners, the local community, and councillors/politicians; and the Welsh Government.
This post is fixed-term/secondment until July 2027 to meet the needs of the service.
About Us
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 play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver.
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 here.
Date Posted: 17 December 2024
Pay Scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary: Depending on experience, Competitive Salary
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 30 months
Working Pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference Number: 120-AC840-1224
Job Locations:
Velindre University NHS Trust Headquarters, Nantgarw, Cardiff, CF15 7QZ
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge:
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience:
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills and Attributes:
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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 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.
Employer Details:
Employer Name: Velindre University NHS Trust
Address: Velindre University NHS Trust Headquarters, Nantgarw, Cardiff, CF15 7QZ
Employer's Website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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