Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NWSSP
To oversee the efficient and effective operations of a Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport service to NHS Customers in Wales, and manage the Organisations Supply Chain and Health Courier Service functions. To contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation whilst adhering to the organisations ISO/Quality framework.
To support the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport with Automation and Modernisation of Systems Reporting.
This post is secondment for months to meet the needs of the service.
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.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport primarily linked to Systems Reporting and Modernisation across the existing Supply Chain & Health Courier Service functions. This is a great opportunity for somebody who likes varied work, along with a mixture of strategic and operational management.
The post holder’s role is to enable efficient and effective use of System resources by ensuring that Automation and Modernisation is at the forefront of Reporting with a cohesive structure to manage integrated working maximizing opportunity wherever possible. Effectively manage the specific project timescales and deadlines which contribute to the functions business plan, to ensure targets and deliverables are successfully achieved. Supporting the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport on the local and wider business plans to ensure they reflect the organisation’s annual delivery plan and strategies as set out within its IMTP.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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, 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 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.