About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post:
Whilst this role will provide support to National Procurement, National Services Directorate and NHSScotland Assure, the primary responsibility of this role will be working within National Procurement’s Supply Chain and Logistics service leading and driving improvement through the quality management system.
The Candidate:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive individual who has excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders from across various sectors. You should have proven experience in a similar role, be educated to Degree level in Quality or related subject. Evidenced and demonstrated knowledge and experience of successful improvement deliverables within a fast moving environment.
Location and Working Pattern:
Base: Canderside National Distribution Service, Larkhall 37hrs per week – Monday to Friday
Currently hybrid working, however, the nature of this role will have an ongoing requirement to be on site (estimated two - three days per week).
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.
Inclusion:
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Margaret Rose Killin, Quality Manager, Tel 07825 193035 Email: margaret-rose.killin@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is 1st September 2025.
Please note: This post may close earlier than the above date, once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.