Senior Project Manager for Risk Management

NHS

  • Caerleon, Newport
  • £48,527-55,532 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of a new digital risk management system for the Health Board. This fixed-term role, expected to run for 18 months, will support the organisation's transition from its current risk management system, due to be decommissioned in late 2027, to a modern, integrated replacement.Main duties of the jobThe Health Board is seeking a solution that is accessible, provides real-time intelligence, and offers clear oversight of organisational risk. It should also have the ability to integrate with other quality management systems, strengthening operational safety, enhancing service quality, supporting the delivery of organisational objectives, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of the Health Board.The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for scoping the Health Board's requirements, engaging with external suppliers to assess their suitability and proposals, liaising with key stakeholders across the organisation, and presenting regular updates.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to applyAbout usAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration18 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number040-AC315-0825Job locationsHeadquarters, St Cadoc's HospitalLodge RoadCaerleonNP18 3XQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 TracPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience in the management, development and use of project documentation
  • Previous extensive experience of planning and managing complex projects
  • Experience and understanding of issue and change management, process change, information management and technology issues
  • Sound understanding of risk management
Desirable
  • Experience of managing digital projects within a public sector setting
Qualifications & KnowledgeEssential
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent experience in project management methodologies
  • Advanced knowledge of techniques for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects e.g. PRINCE2
Desirable
  • Knowledge and understanding of NHS software applications/ICT infrastructure
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience in the management, development and use of project documentation
  • Previous extensive experience of planning and managing complex projects
  • Experience and understanding of issue and change management, process change, information management and technology issues
  • Sound understanding of risk management
Desirable
  • Experience of managing digital projects within a public sector setting
Qualifications & KnowledgeEssential
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent experience in project management methodologies
  • Advanced knowledge of techniques for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects e.g. PRINCE2
Desirable
  • Knowledge and understanding of NHS software applications/ICT infrastructure

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