An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Mental Health Single Point of Access team for a Senior Project Support Officer.
The successful candidate will:
• provide administrative support to assist with the planning or delivery of a programme / project to deliver strategic objectives.
• Support, facilitate and monitor progress of project
• Identify risks and report to the Programme / Project manager
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Communication;
Communicate complex business sensitive information and issues related to the project, including briefings and reports.
The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
Use sound communication and negotiating skills to overcome barriers to understanding and delivery and gain mutual agreement in relation to progressing new solutions and service improvements.
Act as a focal point for communications for the programme and ensure the dissemination of information to all identified parties.
Improvement and Monitoring
Monitor the progress of a range of work streams, quantifying gaps in resources, identifying risks to delivery and determining the options
available for recommendation to the lead that would secure timely action and delivery of the piece of work
Evaluate and assess project performance to highlight areas of risk and provide an appraisal of options for resolution
Capture and monitor project risks and issues, bringing them to the attention of more senior programme staff as appropriate
Undertake reporting and analysis of information to support project delivery by using a variety of IT applications.
Apply risk management to co-ordinate project risks and ensure mitigation plans are in place by risk owners
Analyse and interpret trends and derive detailed profiles and plans updating and refining where required
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
• Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects.
• Experience of working within a demanding/high intensity administrative setting
• Experience of successful team working
• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Able to plan and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously and equally effective as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in use of standard IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office with the ability to master new applications
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Oct 2023
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