Employer: Velindre Cancer Centre
Job Title: Digital Project Manager
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed term (12 months)
Band: Band 7, Agenda for Change
Reference Number: 120-AC195-0925
Closing Date: 21 September 2025
Job Summary
Velindre Cancer Centre has an opportunity for a Digital Project Manager to join the Digital Services team. The role involves working across the Trust and wider NHS Wales on the implementation of a new Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) system.
This ambitious digital strategy aims to:
Revolutionise service delivery
Co-produce innovative technologies
Enhance digital inclusion
Embed data and insight into everyday services
The ePMA project will replace current paper-based prescribing and medicines administration processes. Candidates should have significant experience managing large-scale complex digital projects, ideally within health and social care.
Main Duties of the Role
Support a portfolio of service improvement projects across the Trust
Act as project manager for specific digital projects
Identify required digital resources and inputs across projects
Assist with accurate project timescales and go-live planning
Allocate resources and manage conflicting priorities
Produce and update project plans and documentation
Provide guidance, training, and support throughout project lifecycle
Supervise project staff and collaborate with other project managers
Monitor project budgets and ensure alignment with approved expenditure
Support the Digital Programme Team in developing project methodologies
About Velindre University NHS Trust
Velindre University NHS Trust provides specialist services across Wales through:
Velindre Cancer Centre (cutting-edge cancer care)
Welsh Blood Service (award-winning national service)
Corporate functions linking both divisions
The Trust also hosts:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Health Technology Wales
Founded in 1994, Velindre University NHS Trust has a dedicated workforce committed to value-based healthcare. Core values include being accountable, bold, caring, and dynamic, ensuring the best possible care for patients and donors.
More information: Velindre NHS Website
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge (Essential)
Masters or equivalent professional/managerial qualification
PRINCE 2 Practitioner or other recognised project management qualification
Evidence of continued professional development/training
Practical project management skills
Experience managing complex projects
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, project documents (PID, reports), performance indicators, information governance, and security
Desirable:
Membership of a professional body
MSP Practitioner
Microsoft Project, ECDL
Experience developing business cases/strategic documents
Knowledge of NHS structures and processes
Experience (Essential)
Delivering projects to quality, time, and budget
Designing, implementing, and managing projects
Knowledge of ICT and project management tools
Leadership and communication skills
Experience with multidisciplinary teams
Managing large-scale projects and budgets
Understanding project finances, risks, and benefits
Introducing project methodologies to inexperienced teams
Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
Several years in project/programme environments
ICT project experience
NHS experience
Ability to manage expectations during change
Skills & Attributes (Essential)
Negotiation and influencing skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage expectations and present project reports
Understanding of health and social care systems
Excellent planning, organisation, and IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio)
Flexibility and ability to work independently
Other Desirable:
Welsh speaker (or willingness to learn)
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Required
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Available for skilled worker visa applicants
Applicants may need to provide a criminal record certificate from countries resided in for 12+ months within the last 10 years (including dependants).
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official Velindre NHS website to apply: Click here to apply now