Project Manager

Public Health Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic improvement initiatives within the Planned Care Programme. This role involves shaping national guidance, collaborating with various stakeholders, and implementing standards to enhance health service delivery across NHS Wales. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on measurable improvements in care services.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Implementation Networks and national platforms for collaborative working.
• Collaborate to manage and lead programmes of work, producing evidence-based guidance.
• Implement and embed national guidance and standards that improve planned care services.
• Monitor and report against key performance indicators.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication strategy.

Job description

Overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and results-driven individual to lead and deliver strategic improvement initiatives within the Planned Care Programme. As Project Manager, you will play a key role in shaping national guidance, developing standards, and driving implementation across NHS Wales to improve the delivery and outcomes of key health services.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Implementation Networks (CINs) and national platforms for collaborative working between NHS Performance & Improvement, NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and wider partners.
• Collaborate with CIN clinical leads and multidisciplinary teams to manage and lead programmes of work, producing evidence-based guidance and facilitating its dissemination.
• Work directly with health boards to co-develop, implement and embed national guidance and standards that improve planned care services, ensuring improvements are practical, measurable, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Monitor and report against key performance indicators, using a variety of data sources.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication strategy, building strong relationships to deliver sustainable change.

Benefits

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.