Job Posted: 22 May 2026
Job Updated: 22 May 2026
Function: Modernisation Programme – Business Integration
Location: Trust Based – expect to travel to Nottingham as required
Contract type: Two Year Internal Secondment
Salary: The annual salary for this post is negotiable depending on experience – please feel free to get in touch for further discussion.
NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for seven Regional Leads to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first. We are looking for Regional Leads to cover the following locations:
* Midlands
* South West
* South East
* North West
* North East & Yorkshire
* London
* East of England
The Supply Chain Modernisation Regional Lead acts as the primary link between the programme and NHS Trusts, ensuring effective engagement in solution design, implementation and adoption. The role brings frontline expertise into programme decision‑making and supports Trusts to successfully embed agreed processes across Acute and Non‑Acute settings. The aim is to ensure that customer insights and processes are considered at every stage of this programme.
Every day you will …
* Enable effective engagement, acting as the main conduit between the programme and NHS Trusts to ensure alignment, clarity and shared ownership.
* Shape solution design by participating in programme workshops and providing structured feedback and recommendations.
* Prepare Trusts for change by planning and supporting workshops, gathering insight, identifying process variation and consolidating regional feedback.
* Support end‑to‑end process, working with Value Stream Leads and Process Owners on as‑is documentation and to‑be process design.
* Drive implementation and adoption, supporting Trusts to embed agreed processes and ensure consistent application and compliance.
What can we offer you?
* Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
* Annual bonus schemes, long service and colleague recognition awards.
* In‑house training, support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
* Well‑being focus with 1 day of paid well‑being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous pension scheme (12% contribution when you contribute 6%).
* Flexible Benefits Scheme offering Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions.
* 2 days of paid volunteering leave.
* Discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.
What skills will help you thrive in this role?
* Recognised subject matter expert in key supply chain and/or procurement processes.
* Detailed knowledge of Acute or Non‑Acute Trust environments (ideally both).
* Experience contributing to process design, standardisation and implementation.
* Credibility and influence with Trust leaders and operational teams.
* Structured thinking, able to gather, synthesise and articulate insight and feedback.
Our Inclusive Commitment
At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.
We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
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