Innovation Project Manager

This role is a critical part of the innovation service which has a clear purpose of supporting the Trust's Mission. The role will provide the highest quality innovation advice and project management support across the Trust. It will also proactively contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust's Innovation Plan, in partnership with the shared ambitions of the Velindre Charity. The role is also part of the RD&I senior team and is expected to contribute to the wider goals of the Division, whilst also providing operational cover across the Division, if required., Support the development and delivery of Trust wide innovative project database.

Ensure successful delivery of innovative projects, ensuring the required products are delivered to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.

Support the Head of Innovation by ensuring that projects produce results capable of realising benefits.

Responsible for ensuring project timelines are adhered to, robust reporting is in place and risks / issues are managed and escalated where and when appropriate.

The role requires sound judgement in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional climate is maintained throughout, despite the time pressure and inevitable challenges.

An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project, Canva, Miro and Ayoa and be able to maximise the use of technology in making innovative projects run smoothly and efficiently.

Identify and reconcile key stakeholder interest in innovation projects.

Identify, assess, report and prioritise risk associated with innovation projects.

Run the day to day tasks of innovation projects to provide successful outcomes as defined in the scope and the benefits realization documentation

Prepare and complete detailed routine and ad-hoc reports as required.

The role requires a dynamic and highly motivated individual capable of successfully supporting and delivering innovation at Velindre and across the NHS in Wales.

Also required are excellent organisational and communication skills, and a recognised project management qualification, such as Prince2.

A must have is a flexible approach and the highest level of integrity and initiative

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.