Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NWSSP
We are offering a secondment opportunity within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Team at Hywel Dda University Health Board and forms part of a wider Scan for Safety team. The role focuses on supporting projects that improve patient safety and supply chain processes using scanning technology and digital tracking systems.
The Business Partner will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, partners, and suppliers to help deliver Scan for Safety initiatives. The role requires strong communication and relationship-building skills to support effective partnership working across departments and organisations.
As a representative of the service, the post holder will be expected to maintain a consistently professional approach while engaging with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners. They will also provide support to other Scan for Safety projects as required, contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of systems that enhance product traceability, inventory management, and patient safety across the organisation.
This post is a Fixed term/Secondment for months due to secondment cover. 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the development of the Materials Management systems across the Health Board, leading Materials Management staff based on all sites. This also involves working with senior nursing staff, clinical governance leads and other stakeholders.
To be responsible for developing and delivering detailed information from the Inventory Management (Scan Safety) systems to inform decisions on configuration and usage to maximize stockholding efficiency and accessibility of clinical & non-clinical consumable stock, via ‘live’ dashboards.
To be responsible for developing the materials management service and undertake opportunity assessments in relation to extension of the inventory management system to all sites within the Health Board in line with the Common Operating Model across NHS Wales.
To be responsible for the installation, maintenance, training and operation of the inventory management systems.
To be the site lead for the inventory management system providing specialist technical advice and support to staff involved in delivering direct patient care.
To be a member of the site management team and lead on site-based projects that may be outside their area of responsibility.
To contribute to and represent Procurement Services on any relevant All Wales Groups. To lead on All Wales projects that have been disseminated from the All-Wales Work Groups.
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
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.