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Reference: 2368838
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the project team in ensuring the successful delivery of projects and that projects produce the required products, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
This post is fixed term until November 2027due to meet the needs of the service
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of a variety of digital projects and work as a member of the project team. The Project Support Officer's prime responsibility is to provide project and organisational support to the Project manager and the project boards. The Project Support Officer will be required to take responsibility and manage designated elements of Projects e.g. supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress of projects.
Please note, Velindre University NHS Trust reserves the right to close this post early if we receive a high volume of applications
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
120-AC183-0926
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience
- Prince 2 training (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)
Desirable
- Evidence of further development - diploma or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering projects
- Good knowledge of Computer skills, and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to master new applications.
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE2
Desirable
- Experience of recording and monitoring financial information
- Responsive to changing environments.
- Open to continual development
- Ability to work in a team, to work to deadlines and on own initiative.
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills, and the ability to identify priorities.
- Possesses good written and oral communication skills.
- Good report drafting skills and minute taking
- Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Programme
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Project team, stakeholders and third-party service providers involved in the delivery of the projects and Programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience
- Prince 2 training (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)
Desirable
- Evidence of further development - diploma or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering projects
- Good knowledge of Computer skills, and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to master new applications.
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE2
Desirable
- Experience of recording and monitoring financial information
- Responsive to changing environments.
- Open to continual development
- Ability to work in a team, to work to deadlines and on own initiative.
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills, and the ability to identify priorities.
- Possesses good written and oral communication skills.
- Good report drafting skills and minute taking
- Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Programme
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Project team, stakeholders and third-party service providers involved in the delivery of the projects and Programme.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom