Job summary
NWSSP is responsible for the full Procure to pay process for all Health Boards/Trusts in Wales. Procurement Services have a vacant Assistant Head of Operational Procurement position, based at Alder House, St Asaph
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification, you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this role.
The post will be working on behalf of NWSSP for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and will focus on stakeholder engagement and increased visibility of members of the Frontline team across the stakeholder sites
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate leadership.
Discover how you can enjoy life to the full & progress your fulfilling career by sharing in our values, working together, taking responsibility, listening and learning and innovation.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification, you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this role.
Supporting the leadership of the Head of Procurement in the delivery of Non Pay Savings, Compliance , P2P, Audit and ensuring operational management and performance monitoring of the whole Procurement team. A deep understanding of NHS Wales and Health Boards is essential to this role.
Supporting the understanding of the strategic direction of Betsi Cadwaladr UHB and aligning with the NWSSP strategic objectives as part of the IMTP plan.
Discover how you can enjoy life to the full & progress your fulfilling career by sharing in our values, working together, taking responsibility, listening and learning and innovation.The 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 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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area
- Qualified to MCIPS
- Sound knowledge of NHS and government policies, and the political and economic climate within which healthcare is delivered.
Desirable
- Qualified in project management, i.e. management, i.e. alternative methodology
- Knowledge of e business systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully using service/process improvement/ culture change methodologies i.e. LEAN, Six Sigma or equivalent.
- Proven experience of handling 'complex' and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget.
- Expertise in Public procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience
- Experience of Category management
- Clear understanding of NHS Wales and the role of Health Boards
Desirable
- Awareness of EFQM/Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures.
- Awareness of the Provider Selection Regime (Wales) and its operation
Aptitides and abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas
- Evidence of continuous professional development, education and training at a senior management level.
- Well development influencing skills with significant experience /negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships.
Values/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to analyse and act upon complex data sets
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Customer focussed and high quality service driven
Other
Essential
- Ability to access transport (public and/or private) to travel off site for meetings (as appropriate), throughout Wales and other parts of the UK
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area
- Qualified to MCIPS
- Sound knowledge of NHS and government policies, and the political and economic climate within which healthcare is delivered.
Desirable
- Qualified in project management, i.e. management, i.e. alternative methodology
- Knowledge of e business systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully using service/process improvement/ culture change methodologies i.e. LEAN, Six Sigma or equivalent.
- Proven experience of handling 'complex' and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget.
- Expertise in Public procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience
- Experience of Category management
- Clear understanding of NHS Wales and the role of Health Boards
Desirable
- Awareness of EFQM/Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures.
- Awareness of the Provider Selection Regime (Wales) and its operation
Aptitides and abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas
- Evidence of continuous professional development, education and training at a senior management level.
- Well development influencing skills with significant experience /negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships.
Values/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to analyse and act upon complex data sets
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Customer focussed and high quality service driven
Other
Essential
- Ability to access transport (public and/or private) to travel off site for meetings (as appropriate), throughout Wales and other parts of the UK
Desirable
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
