NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Supply Chain Supervisor

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team function. We currently have a vacancy to oversee a project team delivering the roll out of a new inventory management system to the Cardiff & Vale Healthboard, base in University Llandough Hospital.

The Job role is a Supply Chain Supervisor, where the successful postholder will be supporting the Local R&D Manager in overseeing the operations and supervising the staff within the Receipt & Distribution site, as well as supporting the roll out of Supply X.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will have previous experience working in a similar capacity, specifically Warehousing/Customer Service organisation, the ordering of goods, ,inventory management and stock control. An excellent understanding of Health & Safety is also essential for this role.The roles will cover but will not be limited to the additional tasks below.*Assisting in the rollout and supervising of a new inventory management system within Llandough Hospital.*Supporting the Local R&D Manager in the day to day Management / Supervising of the R&D Site and its functions.*Liaising with service users to promote the use of the new system *Ensure Staff's Satutory & Mandatory training is maintained, as well as ensuring staff are proficient in using the Supply X inventory management System.*Ensuring effective stock levels are held *Deputising for the Local R&D Manager when requiredThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-EA041-0725

Job locations

Llandough Hospital, Main Stores

UHL, Penlan Road, Penarth

Cardiff / Penarth

CF64 2XX


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Materials Management experience
  • Experience working within a supply chain environment.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of systems and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3/working towards or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Experience using Stock Control systems
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Materials Management experience
  • Experience working within a supply chain environment.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of systems and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3/working towards or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Experience using Stock Control systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Llandough Hospital, Main Stores

UHL, Penlan Road, Penarth

Cardiff / Penarth

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Llandough Hospital, Main Stores

UHL, Penlan Road, Penarth

Cardiff / Penarth

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

R&D Area Manager - Supply Chain

Andy Roberts

Andrew.Roberts5@Wales.nhs.uk

07818416127

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-EA041-0725

Job locations

Llandough Hospital, Main Stores

UHL, Penlan Road, Penarth

Cardiff / Penarth

CF64 2XX


Supporting documents

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