Project Support Officer

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Wales seeks a project manager to lead initiatives in health and social care integration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project planning and delivery, supporting governance, and engaging stakeholders to improve health outcomes. Strong communication and autonomy in managing workloads are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships.
• Confidence in working autonomously and prioritising workload.
• Experience in project support and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and delivery of specific health and social care projects.
• Support project delivery, governance, and reporting across initiatives.
• Assist in audits to ensure data quality.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic team of transformation professionals working across the Health Board, Local Authority and Third Sector partners. The role is central to driving the integration of health and social care services in Pembrokeshire. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to support project delivery, governance, and reporting across a portfolio of initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for our population. You will be expected to lead on the planning, implementation and delivery of specific projects relating to innovation and transformation and also provide project support to the Directorate and Project Manager in the planning and delivery of programmes. You must be able to communicate effectively in order to build good working relationships and be confident in working autonomously, prioritising your own workload in order to meet strict deadlines. You will also be expected to assist in audits to ensure excellent data quality.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services