Overview
If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you:
Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP. The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP, outlining 8 key steps to help articulate capabilities and experience when completing applications. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The planning, implementation and control of a Contracting service, providing a range of products / services to the NHS in Wales and other Public Sector bodies; ensuring that the service provides optimum solutions to customer needs, so releasing resources for patient care.
Contributing to the strategic development and direction of the organisation as part of the Senior Management Team.
The above to be undertaken against the backdrop of continuous improvement as a part of the organisation’s quality framework.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Ensuring that the aims and objectives set out in the organisation’s Business Plan are achieved.
* Maintaining and developing contractual, product and market expertise to support Contracting activity, including incorporation of Public and Private Sector Good Practice.
* Assuming management responsibility for the Contract / Projects programme and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the Contracting service, identifying improvements needed to meet current and future challenges.
* Providing advice, support and leadership to staff, including supervision, training and continuous personal / professional development through the IPR process: ensuring teams and individuals aspire to the organisation’s core values and achieve its vision. Providing effective leadership and contributing to the development of policies, strategies, objectives and goals; submitting proposals for programmes, projects and plans to enact these strategies / policies and achieve these goals and objectives.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible; all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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.
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.
We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.
We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.
We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.
We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Post graduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area.
* Qualified to MCIPS
Experience
Essential criteria
* Procurement experience
* People management experience
* Change management experience
* Ability to analyse and act upon complex data sets
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
* JD & PS English (PDF, 206.9KB)
* JD & PS Cymraeg (PDF, 200.9KB)
* Functional Requirements (PDF, 656.5KB)
* NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
* NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
* NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB)
* NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB)
* PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
* Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB)
* IMTP Summary 2024-2027 (PDF, 13.7MB)
* IMTP Summary 2024-2027 - Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Andy Smallwood
Job title Assistant Director of Procurement
Email address andrew.smallwood@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number 07771795513
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