Senior Project Manager

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Transformation Support Officer to collaborate within the transformation team, manage outpatient plans, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings NHS managerial experience, leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This position will involve regular travel across hospital sites and engaging with various stakeholders in the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Recent exposure to management or leadership development programmes required.
• Proven NHS managerial experience is essential.
• Experience in project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transformation Lead in managing the First Outpatient plan.
• Liaise with the National provider and workforce.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance.

Skills

NHS managerial experience

Project management

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Transformation Support Officer

The post holder will work within the transformation team and report to the Transformation Lead - Planned Care. There is extensive collaboration with all staff disciplines across the 4 hospital sites; therefore, regular travel across these sites is required to support clinical teams, services, and administration.

Key responsibilities include supporting the Transformation Lead in managing the First Outpatient plan, liaising with the National provider and workforce, coordinating with procurement and finance, and ensuring quality, safety, and governance. The role also involves actively participating in service development and improvement activities. The First Outpatient plan is part of a national programme aimed at reducing the waiting list size in Wales, focusing on first outpatient appointments.

Candidate requirements include recent exposure to management or leadership development programmes and proven NHS managerial experience. Project management experience is desirable. The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with senior managerial and clinical staff is essential. The post holder should demonstrate leadership skills and develop effective relationships with clinicians, nurses, AHPs, administrators, and managers within the Health Board and the wider NHS community.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. With over 13,000 staff, we offer primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services. Our partnerships include local authorities, public, private, and third sector organizations, as well as volunteers.

Our services are provided at:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth), Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthen), Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli), Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest)
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley, Llandovery, Tregaron, Tenby, South Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan, along with other community settings
• Numerous practices and providers, including general practices, dental practices, pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, and domiciliary providers
• Extensive mental health and learning disabilities services