NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Head of Procurement (Medicines Value Unit)

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Job summary

NWSSP is responsible for the full Procure to pay process for all Health Boards/Trusts in Wales. Procurement Services have a vacancy for a Head of Sourcing - National Medicines Value in the newly formed Medicines Value Unit.

The unit will align with the ministerial priorities of a Healthier Wales by targeting new and innovative medicines to target population health and to drive greater value for the Welsh NHS through a Value-Based approach to medicines procurement, and working with NHS Wales bodies to gather, measure, and improve both patient outcomes and experience.

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.

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

Responsible for the strategic, leadership and operational management of the designated Sourcing team, within the National Medicines Value Unit at NWSSP Procurement Services.

Specifically within the designated Sourcing Team, the post holder will responsible for:

The planning, implementation and control of a National Sourcing service, providing a range of products / services to the NHS in Wales and other Public Sector bodies; ensuring that the service provides optimum solutions to customer needs, so releasing resources for patient care.

Leading the management of all non-pay expenditure within the relevant Category portfolios in line with good practice Category Management principles

Lead and be responsible for on all non-pay expenditure and subsequent value for money within the Category specific portfolio. This will require the highest level of communication and relationship skills in order to prioritise areas of expenditure and identify saving and added value on behalf of NHS Wales. This may involve conveying & managing highly contentious and complex information in an atmosphere of continuous change and efficiency.

Deliver and monitor the non-pay savings plan within the designated Categories to influence non-pay spend across NHS Wales.

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.

Date posted

26 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£68,070 to £78,433 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-AC087-0323-A

Job locations

NWSSP IP5

Imperial Park

Newport

NP10 8BE

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/Knowledge

Essential

MA/MSc/MBA or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area such as Procurement, change management, leadership, business planning or service improvement methodologies
Professional qualification (MCIPS)
In depth professional knowledge in Strategic Procurement, financial management, performance and staff management acquired through experience over an extended period of time.

Desirable

Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or other methodology

Experience

Essential

Significant experience at a senior level in dealing with complex procurements
Experience of managing contractors, professional and administrative staff and resources to achieve corporate objectives.

Desirable

Political awareness, displaying a clear understanding of the implications of both national and local agendas and how they can be managed
Experience of risk management, corporate governance and quality management systems

Skills

Essential

Creative and dynamic, strong on lateral thinking brining fresh ideas and proposing new but risk evaluated solutions.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas

Desirable

Project Planning and Management techniques
Capable of and experience of working outside normal professional and own

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

MA/MSc/MBA or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area such as Procurement, change management, leadership, business planning or service improvement methodologies
Professional qualification (MCIPS)
In depth professional knowledge in Strategic Procurement, financial management, performance and staff management acquired through experience over an extended period of time.

Desirable

Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or other methodology

Experience

Essential

Significant experience at a senior level in dealing with complex procurements
Experience of managing contractors, professional and administrative staff and resources to achieve corporate objectives.

Desirable

Political awareness, displaying a clear understanding of the implications of both national and local agendas and how they can be managed
Experience of risk management, corporate governance and quality management systems

Skills

Essential

Creative and dynamic, strong on lateral thinking brining fresh ideas and proposing new but risk evaluated solutions.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas

Desirable

Project Planning and Management techniques
Capable of and experience of working outside normal professional and own

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).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

NWSSP IP5

Imperial Park

Newport

NP10 8BE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

NWSSP IP5

Imperial Park

Newport

NP10 8BE

Employer's website

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