Senior Project Manager - Value Based Healthcare

Overview

The Senior Project Manager role is a fixed-term position for 18 months within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, focused on advancing the Value Based Healthcare (VBHC) strategy. Reporting to the VBHC Senior Management Team, the post holder will be instrumental in designing, coordinating, executing, and evaluating projects that optimize healthcare outcomes and resource utilization for the population served.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, management, and execution of VBHC projects in collaboration with clinical and non-clinical leaders across healthcare domains.
• Provide leadership and line management for the project support team.
• Effectively plan resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Develop comprehensive and robust project plans in partnership with stakeholders for VBHC workstreams.
• Oversee implementation, delivery, and reporting of projects, including measuring impact and tracking benefits.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to secure support and communicate progress.
• Establish meaningful outcome measurements and support programme boards with detailed progress reports.
• Collaborate with Business Delivery, Development, and Finance teams to build analytical models on outcomes and costs, supporting value-based care pathways.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Professional development in project/programme management (PRINCE2, MSP or similar).
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong people management skills.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects and solving problems within a project management context.
• Competent in common desktop applications.
• Experience working successfully within public sector partnership environments and with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable Attributes

• Master’s level qualification.
• Advanced IT proficiency in various desktop tools.
• Welsh language skills at any proficiency level (speaking, reading, writing, understanding).
• Formal project management experience.
• Experience working within the NHS.

Additional Information

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is an inclusive employer encouraging applications from diverse candidates, including those with protected characteristics, disabled and neurodiverse applicants, and members of the Armed Forces community. Applicants may submit applications in Welsh or English; Welsh submissions will receive equal consideration.

Adjustments or support for application and interview processes can be requested without disclosing personal or medical details. Contact details for support are provided within the original job advertisement.

The Health Board promotes flexible working arrangements and maintains a smoke-free environment on its grounds.

The salary follows the NHS Agenda for Change Band 3 scale with an upcoming adjustment scheduled for implementation in August 2026, backdated to April 2026.

Note that the vacancy may be withdrawn once filled via internal redeployment.

About Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Serving the Gwent region, the Health Board employs over 14,000 staff and volunteers providing comprehensive care across various settings including hospitals, GP practices, community, and mental health services. It is committed to research, education, and innovation, guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035 focused on prevention, equity, and partnership.

The organization values kindness, integrity, and respect and offers a supportive environment with diverse learning opportunities and benefits.