Job summary
- Main area
- Administrative
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 10 months (Fixed term / Secondment for 10 months until 31/03/2027)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 070-AC027-0226
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bronllys Hospital
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
RIC Hub Innovation Project Manager
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
THIS POST IS A FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/03/2027. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE POSITION ON A SECONDMENT, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
As a Project Manager for the Regional Innovation Co-ordination (RIC) Hub the post holder will play a hands-on role developing strategic relationships with external stake holders working independently to support the development, and implementation of innovative ideas.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Regional Innovation Co-ordination (RIC) Hub Manager, the post holder will support the RIC Team in developing and delivering innovation in Powys. Facilitate and support relationships across the Health and Care system and will deliver innovation establishing activity relating to the development and delivery of innovation activity within Powys.
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects/plans concurrently, including interdependencies, within an environment of change.
Communicate effectively across the Powys Health & Care system via the Regional Partnership Board (RPB) to ensure that a culture of innovation & improvement is developed and embedded.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main 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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience and training
- Recognised Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of project management systems and processes
- Knowledge of innovation and understanding of the wider innovation ecosystem
- Knowledge of intellectual property, confidentiality, and disclosure
- Knowledge of grant writing/case studies and necessary reports
- Experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Experience of working in a complex organisation or system
- Experience of effective partnership working, developing relationships
- Experience of data analysis and interpretation
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent communication skills with ability to use persuasion, motivation and negotiation
- Excellent presentation, training and facilitation skills
- Able to problem solve and analyse a range of complex data sets
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and coordinate a range of activities
- Ability to work with staff at all levels
- Advanced I.T skills, specifically in database management and use of Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to manage and prioritise a heavy workload
- Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
- Leadership and behaviour skills
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to manage multiple projects and areas of work
- Team player, flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Proactive, energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Versatile and problem-solving approach
- Able to seek and exploit opportunities to advance objectives
- Robust and persistent in the pursuit of organisational objectives whilst maintaining personal credibility
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Evans
- Job title
- Regional Innovation Coordination Hub Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07769 838383
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