Job summary
- Main area
- National Pathology Programme
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, hours in line with flexible working policy)
- Job ref
- 028-AC287-0824
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 1st Floor River House
- Town
- Gwaelod-y-Garth
- Salary
- £25,524 - £28,010 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
![Public Health Wales NHS Trust logo](https://static.trac.jobs/employer-logos/200.png)
Senior Project Support Officer
Band 4
Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales
Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales
To find out more visit Public Health Wales and watch this video about our Strategic Plan
Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference
Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Support Officer to join the National Pathology Programme. In this role, you will support the delivery of key actions from the Pathology Statement of Intent (2019). The Programme of work also aligns with the Diagnostic Recovery Transformation Plan for Wales (2023 - 2025).
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing both project and administrative support, including organising meetings and events, taking minutes for board-level meetings, and engaging with stakeholders within the Pathology service. There will also be opportunities for undertaking small projects for specific work streams, and assisting other members of the Programme team. Where capacity is available, you may also provide support to other diagnostic Programmes such as the Endoscopy Programme and Imaging Programme.
This role requires excellent organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage your own workload while supporting the wider Programme team to ensure successful delivery.
The post holder will be based at River House, Ynys Bridge Court, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Cardiff however, staff are currently working from home. In the future, there may be a need to travel across Wales to successfully meet the requirements of the post.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
Working for our organisation
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
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/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
- Microsoft Office, typing/word processing qualifications or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, including specialised IT systems and project management, training knowledge, acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level or equivalent
- Experience in running an effective programme management office
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to/evidence of ongoing personal training and development in a related area.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant administrative/ secretarial experience including initiating and maintaining office systems.
- Experience of supporting projects
- Experience of, and ability to use, a range of IT packages (MS teams).
- Experience of coordinating and supporting meetings and events.
- Experience of minute taking
- Being proactive.
- Problem solving and decision making.
- Experience of working with confidential, sensitive and contentious information.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a health setting.
- Experience and understanding of strategic information and IT issues within the healthcare environment.
- Experience and understanding of Service Improvement.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to use verbal, written & presentation skills to communicate information
- Ability to lead by example and motivate teams.
- Competent in the use of MS Office applications and MS Project.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development education and training
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-motivated & enthusiastic individual.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Ability to work remotely (working from home).
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leanne Barker
- Job title
- Programme Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Jane Long
Project Manager
Monday to Thursday
List jobs with Public Health Wales NHS Trust in Administrative Services or all sectors