Job overview
The Digital Services team at Velindre University NHS Trust is playing a central role in delivering the digital solutions that will support services within the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC). We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the management, development and continuous improvement of newly implemented digital products and services that support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
A key focus of the role will be the product management of My Pathway and other digital solutions introduced through the nVCC programme. Working closely with clinical teams, operational colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders, the successful candidate will ensure these products deliver value, meet organisational objectives and continue to evolve in line with service needs. The post holder will also support the management and optimisation of core clinical and administrative systems, including the Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS) and Welsh Clinical Portal (WCP).
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future digital landscape of the Trust during a period of significant transformation. We are seeking a collaborative individual who can build strong relationships, champion product-led ways of working and ensure digital solutions are successfully adopted to maximise benefits for patients and staff.
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
Detailed job description and main 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.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 16 months until 31/12/2027. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Demonstrable alignment to Trust Values
- Able to work flexibly
Skills
Essential
- 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
Experience
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
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This advert is for Product Manager with Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is 16 months (Fixed term/secondment until 31/12/2027). The application deadline is 20 Aug 2026.
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