Innovation Support Officer

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Officer to support key innovation projects. This role involves managing project elements, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating with team members to drive significant change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and is committed to making a real difference in the community. If you're passionate about project management and want to contribute to meaningful initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of administering projects and knowledge of PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of work programmes for Project Management function.
• Manage designated elements of projects and provide administrative support.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Report Writing

Education

Degree Level Education

Prince2 Training

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Job summary

Innovation operates at a corporate level and spans across the whole organisation. Activities undertaken by the post-holder will support the shaping, leadership, co-production, and implementation of an organisational wide approach for innovation.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 36 months due to funding. 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.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be supported by the Project Manager and Head of Innovation, who will lead the implementation and monitoring of significant, transformational, and sustainable change that deliver improved benefits and outcomes for our citizens. The postholder will support key innovation programmes/projects that closely align with the organisation's ambitions. These programmes/projects will inform the shape of change needed for organisational transformation.

The Trust is fully committed to the delivery of the objectives of the Future Generations Act and its seven Wellbeing Goals. The Velindre Futures Programme will be aligned to these goals and all objectives and benefits will be mapped to record, assess, and promote our achievements against them.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects and produce the required products, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and loss.

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-edge Velindre 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 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based 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.

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/

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

36 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

120-AC798-0525

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

Job description Job 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.

To support the delivery of a variety of work programmes to support the Project Management function for Innovation

To work as a member of the Innovation PMO, the Project Officers prime responsibility is to provide project and organisational support for key projects under the broader innovation portfolio.

The Project Officer will be required to take responsibility and manage designated elements of Projects e.g. supporting, facilitating, and monitoring progress of projects.

To provide administration support to the project as required.

To work with the project manager and Head of Innovation in the production of the required products within the agreed tolerances of the Project Brief.

Responsible to produce specified deliverables in a work package by undertaking specific activities, (e.g. intelligence gathering, creation of spreadsheets or databases, report writing, making recommendations to the Project Board).

Carry out research and development work in order to assist in the management of the project / projects.

Carry out Gap analysis activities.

Responsible for in the preparation and completion of routine and ad-hoc reports required by the project board /project manager or programme office.

Responsible for the production of specified deliverables as defined by project management team members by undertaking specific activities, (e.g. creation of spreadsheets or databases, report writing).

To be the initial point of contact for all correspondence for the project.

Keeping records of project correspondence and project expenditure.

Liaising with the Project Board or its appointed Project Assurance roles to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project.

Job description Job 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.

To support the delivery of a variety of work programmes to support the Project Management function for Innovation

To work as a member of the Innovation PMO, the Project Officers prime responsibility is to provide project and organisational support for key projects under the broader innovation portfolio.

The Project Officer will be required to take responsibility and manage designated elements of Projects e.g. supporting, facilitating, and monitoring progress of projects.

To provide administration support to the project as required.

To work with the project manager and Head of Innovation in the production of the required products within the agreed tolerances of the Project Brief.

Responsible to produce specified deliverables in a work package by undertaking specific activities, (e.g. intelligence gathering, creation of spreadsheets or databases, report writing, making recommendations to the Project Board).

Carry out research and development work in order to assist in the management of the project / projects.

Carry out Gap analysis activities.

Responsible for in the preparation and completion of routine and ad-hoc reports required by the project board /project manager or programme office.

Responsible for the production of specified deliverables as defined by project management team members by undertaking specific activities, (e.g. creation of spreadsheets or databases, report writing).

To be the initial point of contact for all correspondence for the project.

Keeping records of project correspondence and project expenditure.

Liaising with the Project Board or its appointed Project Assurance roles to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project.

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience
• Prince 2 training (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment

Desirable

• Evidence of further development - diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Essential

• Experience of administering projects
• 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

Desirable

• Experience of recording and monitoring financial information
• Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the project environment.
• Knowledge of the procurement process, including contract negotiations

Skills and Attributes Essential

• Good organisational skills, and the ability to identify priorities
• Possesses good written and oral communication skills
• Good report drafting skills and minute taking
• Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Programme
• Responsive to changing environments
• Open to continued development
• Tenacious, demonstrates drive, enthusiasm and stamina to achieve goals and see things through
• Ability to work in a team, to work to deadlines and own initiative

Desirable

• 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 and Programme
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic person

Other Desirable

• Desirable (but not essential): Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience
• Prince 2 training (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment

Desirable

• Evidence of further development - diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Essential

• Experience of administering projects
• 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

Desirable

• Experience of recording and monitoring financial information
• Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the project environment.
• Knowledge of the procurement process, including contract negotiations

Skills and Attributes Essential

• Good organisational skills, and the ability to identify priorities
• Possesses good written and oral communication skills
• Good report drafting skills and minute taking
• Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Programme
• Responsive to changing environments
• Open to continued development
• Tenacious, demonstrates drive, enthusiasm and stamina to achieve goals and see things through
• Ability to work in a team, to work to deadlines and own initiative

Desirable

• 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 and Programme
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic person

Other Desirable

• Desirable (but not essential): Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)