Senior Project Manager

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THIS IS A TWO-YEAR FIXED TERM POSTAn exciting opportunity for an experienced, suitably qualified Senior Project manager to join the GPW programme office team working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. This will be a key role in delivering the Welsh Government’s Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales and future plans as part of Genomics Partnership Wales.The Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy was launched in July 2017, and set out the Welsh Government’s ambitious five-year plan to create a sustainable, internationally competitive environment for genetics and genomics.“Partneriaeth Genomeg Cymru – Genomics Partnership Wales (GPW)” was established in 2018 to support a collaborative approach to genomics in Wales.Genome UK: The Future of Healthcare was published by UK Government in 2020, and sets out the ambitions for how genomics will transform the health of the UK population over the next ten years. All UK nations are committed to this overall strategy and the joint working required to deliver the changes, alongside the development of their own delivery plans to align with these aims.The post holder will be based at home with occasional work at an office in Cardiff as part of a small programme team (home and office-based) but will be required to travel across Cardiff and other parts of Wales, and further afield as necessary.Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require part time or flexible working arrangementsThe successful candidate will work closely with a variety of stakeholders from across Wales including clinical, laboratory and academic colleagues, Welsh Government, charitable organizations and the private sector. The post holder must demonstrate a strong ability and experience to manage and deliver complex projects in an evolving and uncertain landscape designed to transform healthcare through the use of genomics; to meet short and long-term aims in partnership with multi-discipline professionals and patients, and to deliver projects of high quality, on programme and within budget. They must be able to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, and have the ability to lead and work as part of a team. The successful candidate will be able to evidence experience of delivery in an environment where changing circumstances are the norm. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the drive, credibility and authority to lead the team will be required.The organisation encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the Value Based Assessment process.We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation:

• We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
• We trust one another
• We respect each other
• We take personal responsibility
• We treat people with kindness
• We act with integrity

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our FutureWellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michaela John Job title: GPW Head of Programm Email address: Michaela.John@wales.nhs.uk