A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Estates/Capital Design Team as a full-time Architectural Projects Officer. The post holder will undertake the day to day duties of Lead Designer and Project Manager in various Capital Projects. Duties will commence from the feasibility stage through to the detailed design, and the final account stage - to post project evaluation. Applicants should have a proactive approach to problem solving.

The successful applicant must be able to build good working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders at all levels and have advanced experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

They will be qualified to Degree level or equivalent and have significant post qualification experience. Organisational skills are essential, together with the ability to self-motivate and prioritise. They must possess a commitment to deliver a high quality and best practice service. Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment is desirable and a flexible approach to the needs of the service is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's duties will include:

• Co-ordination of a team of construction professionals in the delivery of Discretionary Capital Projects.
• Produce detailed design, specification and contract documentation for building projects in respect of all Discretionary Capital developments together with technical advice required by the Discretionary Capital Projects Manager or Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Management.
• Carry out project management and co-ordinate both the new building and refurbishment projects within the Health Board's Discretionary Capital Programme for appointed Design Teams

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homesHighly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The post holder will undertake the day to day management of projects within the Health Boards Discretionary Capital Programme.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 13/01/2025

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree/Higher National Diploma in a construction related activity
• Understanding of Building and Contract Management.
• Attend short courses on Equality Act, Planner supervisor role, Contract Design Management, Joint Contract Tribunals

Desirable

• Corporate Member of Professional Institute.
• Knowledge of software packages - NBS, ADB etc
• Sound technical construction knowledge
• Understands JCT Contract
• Understands Building and Planning Legislation.
• Understanding of spreadsheets, database management

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience

Desirable

• An understanding of the management of NHS Capital Projects.
• Previous Healthcare or similar public sector experience.
• Understanding of NHS Design Guides and how to use them.

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker - Level 1

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

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