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Job summary

Main area
Procurement & Supply Chain
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
043-AC089-0625
Employer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Employer type
NHS
Site
Alder House / Imperial Park
Town
Saint Asaph / Newport
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/06/2025 23:59

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NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership logo

Business Analyst - Scan for Safety Wales

Band 5

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

 

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

 This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Scan4Safety Team.

To manage and promote the continued development and attainment of key performance indicators and quality objectives through the provision of operational management and strategic information reports to all levels of management on behalf of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

To manage and maintain the All Wales Scan for Safety (S4S) roll out programme and provide daily support for the SupplyX system ensuring functionality is maximised and Common Operating Procedures are managed and adhered to with responsibility for Order Management, Inventory and System Administration.

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Scan for Safety IT Project Manager in the achievement of targets in line with the NWSSP Business Plan and Procurement Strategy by the timely provision of accurate reports, KPI’s and other unscheduled reports.

Give support and exercise judgement, problem solving and analysis skills in identifying the most appropriate electronic means of ordering to suit customer needs to ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved through the Supply X system.

To manage and interrogate the Supply X system on trends in customer and staff activity, ensuring accuracy and highlighting any notable changes to the department manager for consideration.

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 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

 

 

To assist the Scan for Safety IT Project Manager in achievement of targets in line with the NWSSP Business Plan and Procurement Strategy by the timely provision of accurate reports, KPI’s and other unscheduled reports.

To train and support Supply X end users throughout Wales basis in line with Policies and Procedures.

To assist with the implementation and management of a Supply Chain COM ensuring all R&D points are included.

To manage the day to day operation of the S4S system and staff.

Give support and exercise judgement, problem solving and analysis skills in identifying the most appropriate electronic means of ordering to suit customer needs to ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved through the Supply X system.

To manage and interrogate the Supply X system on trends in customer and staff activity, ensuring accuracy and highlighting any notable changes to the department manager for consideration.

To be responsible for updating systems, ensuring they are compliant with the departments operating and administrative policies and procedures and performance indicators.

To manage and record daily staff activities and performances highlighting any areas for improvement and ensuring appropriate measures are applied to provide support for any training needs.

To effectively communicate with users/departments regarding the use of the Inventory/Order Management/Supply X system and recommend process changes where necessary.

To manage PADR’s ensuring participation and understanding of all staff. 

To manage staff rotas for Supply X ensuring all wards and departments are adequately covered.

To be responsible for allocating and approving annual leave for staff and maintaining adequate staffing levels

To manage staff sickness in line with the NWSSP Sickness and Absence Policy.

To deliver and manage Supply X Training programme to all new staff in NWSSP and selected Health boards to defined timescales as part of the project plan.

To manage the Supply X auditing programme.

To manage throughput information for Supply X highlighting changes in trend and recommending changes to the Ward Manager.

To manage the analysis of the transport fleet highlighting any anomalies to the relevant department manager.

To develop and document all new procedures for Oracle FMS and Supply X, maintaining an effective library of information including step-by-step training documents where necessary.

To work with Version1 and Omnicell to resolve identified problem areas and facilitate their prompt resolution. 

To manage the non-stock ordering process ensuring all information input is accurate and in line with the procedure and to ensure robust filing system are established and maintained.

To manage customer pricelists ensuring they are accurate and updated on a regular basis.

To manage new customers within Supply X and to manage the creation/amendment/deletion of items used in Supply X. 

To write data load programs and manage all bulk loading of data into SupplyX.

To ensure all KPI’s are available at the end of each month for Senior Management review.  

To manage Supply X upgrade testing and liaising closely with Senior Managers and other Supply X groups and support teams.

 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in data management role
Desirable criteria
  • Data management role with an Inventory Management System

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with a wide range of users/customers/clients
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Customer Service ExcellenceHyderus o ran anabledd - ymroddedigDisability confident committedMenopause Workplace PledgeEnei MemberLexcel Legal Practice Quality MarkRhwydwaith Network 75 logoEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau ApprenticeshipsArmed Forces Bronze Award NWSSP

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Jenkins
Job title
Project Manager (Scan4Safety)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07870 484673
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