*Job Summary*
The Digital Services team at Velindre University NHS Trust is continuing its transition to a new methodology for managing digital systems and services, based around Product Teams and the Agile methodology. Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) is a specialist tertiary provider of radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments, offering a vital lifeline to the patients of Wales. As part of its move to establish Product Teams to oversee the management of key VCC IT services, Velindre University NHS Trust Digital Services team have a vacancy for a
Product Manager
who will lead a small, multidisciplinary team responsible for managing key clinical applications, including the Welsh Clinical Portal (WCP) and the Welsh Nursing Care Record (WNCR). These applications are vital to supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care
This role represents a significant opportunity to shape how clinical applications are managed using Agile principles and Product Team structures. We are seeking a dynamic individual who will champion these ways of working, serving as a role model as similar positions are established across other digital systems and services within the Trust. As a key liaison between clinical staff, stakeholders, and the Digital Services team, you will be an effective communicator, a strong negotiator, and a compassionate leader.
Main duties of the job
A Product Manager Will Lead a Multi-disciplinary Team For One Of The Specified Products Within The Digital Services Portfolio. At This Role Level, You Will:
Lead the Product Team, taking overall responsibility for the quality and success of your product
Manage a product through its full lifecycle, including discovery, alpha, beta and live states
Be the primary point of contact within the organisation for your product, engaging with relevant stakeholders to gather and confirm requirements
Develop and maintain the high-level road map for your products
Line manage and support the professional development of other members of the Product Team, creating synergy between the Digital Services teams
Be as passionate about developing people as you are about managing products
*About Us*
Here at
Velindre University NHS Trust
we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-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
23 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
120-AC845-1225
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Centre
Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
*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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
*Essential*
Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience, preferably within a digital / IT subject and/or healthcare subject area
Evidence of continuous professional development through their career
ITIL Foundation
Desirable
Prince2 Agile certification, or equivalent qualification
ITIL Specialist
In depth understanding of the product needs of Velindre University NHS Trust and its Divisions
*Essential*
Experience
Product management experience
Successful implementation of digital-focused business change and improvements
Experience in supervising a multidisciplinary team of digital staff
Understanding of NHS / Healthcare digital requirements
Excellent understanding of translating business / functional requirements into specialist technical specifications and complex Digital systems
Desirable
Experience in taking a lead role in product development
Experience of working in an NHS / Healthcare or Public Sector environment
*Essential*
Skills
Able to communicate with staff up to a senior level on complex business or clinical processes
Collaborate with other Product Managers, to share best practice, lessons learned etc
Able to organise and manage own work effectively, whilst ensuring the same organisation is applied to the team
Implement change management methodology within the team environment
Able to analyse and resolve complex issues
High quality written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage under pressure
Ability to work under own initiative, whilst providing effective leadership both directly to own staff and to groups whilst being an effective member of a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
*Essential*
Other
Demonstrable alignment to Trust Values
Able to work flexibly
Person Specification
*Essential*
Demonstrable alignment to Trust Values
Able to work flexibly
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 University NHS Trust
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre University NHS Trust
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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