Job summary The National Strategic Clinical Network for Cancer is an exciting strategic organisation to work for, that drives the collaboration of Health Boards, Trusts, professional and charitable organisations and aims to improve the experience and quality of services for people who are diagnosed with cancer. To deliver on our aim, our work programmes focus on early detection, diagnosis, treatment and care pathways. Any candidate should have a proven track record and understand the Cancer Network agenda and organisational arrangements to succeed in supporting and delivering Network business. Candidates will need to demonstrate proven ability. Our working arrangements still require candidates to work from home, however the offices of the NHS Executive include Cardiff, Baglan and Llandudno. Willingness and ability to travel across NHS Wales organisations is essential. Main duties of the job We are looking for an excellent Programme Support Officer, providing high-level administrative support, liaising with colleagues, stakeholders and a wide range of professionals using strong communication skills. About us The NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales. Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health. We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/ For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 028-AC060-0325 Job locations River House River House, Gwaelod yr Gareth, Ynys Bridge Court Cardiff CF15 9SS Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of a team implementing the strategic priorities through specific workstreams delivered by the Cancer Strategic Network within the NHS Executive to deliver their programme of work. The post holder will support team members to deliver on national and regional projects. They will need to develop good relationships and work closely with a broad range of partners including the Clinical Leaders, Welsh Government, Health Board and Trust colleagues, patients, third sector and other stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of the work plan. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of a team implementing the strategic priorities through specific workstreams delivered by the Cancer Strategic Network within the NHS Executive to deliver their programme of work. The post holder will support team members to deliver on national and regional projects. They will need to develop good relationships and work closely with a broad range of partners including the Clinical Leaders, Welsh Government, Health Board and Trust colleagues, patients, third sector and other stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of the work plan. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 4 qualification (NVQ) or equivalent demonstrable level of experience PRINCE 2 Foundation or equivalent demonstrable experience Desirable MSP Foundation Microsoft Project Experience Essential Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite Experience of producing management information reports Experience of project implementation and monitoring on-going projects Experience of managing finance systems e.g., budget monitoring Experience of managing, maintaining, and developing systems and procedures Experience of implementing administrative policies and procedures Experience of applying project management methodologies Desirable Experience of monitoring performance indicators Experience of formal minute taking Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of MS Office Suite Thorough understanding of administrative procedures Thorough understanding of programme office functions Knowledge of filing/data systems including records management Desirable Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales Microsoft Project Skills and Aptitude Essential Ability to work on own initiative and self- manage workload Able to organise multi- disciplinary meetings and events Excellent management and communication skills and knowledge Analysing information from numerous sources Advanced IT/keyboard Skills Able to delegate responsibility and tasks to ensure delivery to agreed objectives Desirable Ability to speak Welsh/ willingness to learn Training in MS Project Personal Attributes Essential Work to deadlines and under pressure Ability to work as part of a team Work on own initiative Good timekeeping Respect confidentiality Willingness to learn and develop skills Flexible approach to work Desirable Continuing Professional Development Other Essential Willingness and ability to travel Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 4 qualification (NVQ) or equivalent demonstrable level of experience PRINCE 2 Foundation or equivalent demonstrable experience Desirable MSP Foundation Microsoft Project Experience Essential Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite Experience of producing management information reports Experience of project implementation and monitoring on-going projects Experience of managing finance systems e.g., budget monitoring Experience of managing, maintaining, and developing systems and procedures Experience of implementing administrative policies and procedures Experience of applying project management methodologies Desirable Experience of monitoring performance indicators Experience of formal minute taking Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of MS Office Suite Thorough understanding of administrative procedures Thorough understanding of programme office functions Knowledge of filing/data systems including records management Desirable Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales Microsoft Project Skills and Aptitude Essential Ability to work on own initiative and self- manage workload Able to organise multi- disciplinary meetings and events Excellent management and communication skills and knowledge Analysing information from numerous sources Advanced IT/keyboard Skills Able to delegate responsibility and tasks to ensure delivery to agreed objectives Desirable Ability to speak Welsh/ willingness to learn Training in MS Project Personal Attributes Essential Work to deadlines and under pressure Ability to work as part of a team Work on own initiative Good timekeeping Respect confidentiality Willingness to learn and develop skills Flexible approach to work Desirable Continuing Professional Development Other Essential Willingness and ability to travel 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 Public Health Wales Address River House River House, Gwaelod yr Gareth, Ynys Bridge Court Cardiff CF15 9SS Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)