Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment for 22 months due to funding until 31/03/2028.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Advanced Therapies are novel cell and gene therapies which are expected to transform current care pathways and with the potential to improve clinical outcomes across a number of disease sites. These emerging new therapies are already a reality with NICE guidance published on a number of these new products.

The Midland-Wales Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre (MW-ATTC) is part of a network of Advanced Therapy Treatment Centres (ATTC) across the UK with the objective of driving NHS readiness and research activity in the cell and gene therapy sector. The MWATTC (Phase 2) programme will be hosted by VUNHST, alongside University Hospitals Birmingham. The organisation had previously hosted the MW-ATTC (Phase 1) programme between the years 2018 to 2022. MW-ATTC will align with the Advanced Therapies Wales (ATW) programme.

The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the implementation and ongoing management of the MW-ATTC (Phase 2). The successful candidate will be required to analyse and interpret key facts in order to support the Head of Advanced Therapies in making key strategic decisions.

Main duties of the job

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as the role requires positive engagement and collaboration with members of the ATTC network and other key stakeholder partners.

Good organisational skills and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy are vital for this role. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in project management and successful delivery. Including experience in budget management.

You will have experience in managing teams with ability to provide leadership and guidance to junior members of the team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the project and programme management of a regional centre within a UK wide network.

To satisfy the requirements of this role occasional travel may be necessary

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. 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. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.

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 https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Prince 2 Foundation (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)
• Evidence of further development - Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of planning and managing work packages or projects with low complexity with successful delivery within time and cost
• Good knowledge of computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to master new applications
• Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE2
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in Healthcare
• Experience and understanding of information management and technology issues within the healthcare environment
• Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the within the project environment
• Knowledge of procurement process, including contract negotiations

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Delivered in a project environment
• Demonstrable Team management skills
• Track record of problem solving in a project management environment
• Competent in the use of desktop applications
• Good report drafting skills and action point recording
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Project Team, stakeholders and third-party service providers involved in the delivery of the projects
• Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Project

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Prince 2 Foundation (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)
• Evidence of further development - Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of planning and managing work packages or projects with low complexity with successful delivery within time and cost
• Good knowledge of computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to master new applications
• Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE2
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in Healthcare
• Experience and understanding of information management and technology issues within the healthcare environment
• Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the within the project environment
• Knowledge of procurement process, including contract negotiations

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Delivered in a project environment
• Demonstrable Team management skills
• Track record of problem solving in a project management environment
• Competent in the use of desktop applications
• Good report drafting skills and action point recording
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Project Team, stakeholders and third-party service providers involved in the delivery of the projects
• Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Project

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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 .

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. .

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Blood Service
Address

Velindre University NHS Trust

Unit 2, Charnwood Court

Nantgarw, Cardiff

CF15 7QZ

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