NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
Supply Chain Area Manager
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified candidate to join our team as a Supply Chain Area Manager based in at our Stores in Denbigh.
The successful candidate will support the Regional Supply Chain Manager to help develop and implement services in relation to Warehousing.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of staff working within the Supply Chain function.
The role is an integral part of the wider NHS and reliant on good engagement and relationships with others is essential.
The post holder will be expected to work at any of the Health Board sites and to fulfil any job allocated, commensurate with the grade. You must have the ability to travel between sites.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have previous experience working in a similar capacity, specifically Warehousing, Management of staff and stock control. An excellent understanding of Health & Safety is also essential for this role.
Role
The post holder will work closely with the wider management team to ensure that stock is managed effectively and in line with Organisational operational policies and procedures. The role will include but is not limited to the below:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the Denbigh Regional Warehouse and wider Supply Chain function.
- Manage stock control processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Lead, support, and develop warehouse staff, fostering a positive working environment and promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor performance and identify opportunities for service improvements and innovation.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners across the NHS network.
- Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained to the highest level.
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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 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.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria
- Qualified to post graduate Diploma level or equivalent in Supply Chain and Logistics Management or demonstrable experience
- Specialist knowledge of SCL&T planning/scheduling
- Managing a busy and diverse department
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Desirable criteria
- Recognised Health & Safety Qualification or demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- A good understanding of all legislation relevant to the Warehouse & Supply Chain service
- Experience in managing issues within the NHS
- Detailed knowledge of Transport & Logistics
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Health & Safety processes and requirements
Skills
Essential criteria
- Logical approach to problem solving, able to identify appropriate route and make decisions within legislation, regulations & Trust procedures
- Good interpersonal skills, able to establish productive working relations with colleagues, main external contacts, and where necessary, with patients and public
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable criteria
- Flexible approach according to the needs of the department
- Methodical approach to administrative work
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 464.4KB)
- Swydd ddisgrifiad Cymraeg (PDF, 528.3KB)
- Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 1.4MB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Nick Hailes
- Job title: Regional Manager SCLT
- Email address: nick.hailes@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07818 413546
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