Regional Lead

Job Title: Regional LeadFunction:Modernisation Programme - Business IntegrationLocation: Trust Based with the expectation to travel to Nottingham as required (more information below)Contract type: Two Year External Secondment from TrustSalary: HG17 This will be offered as a secondment opportunityNHS Supply Chain is seeking seven Regional Leads to join us at a pivotal moment in our Supply Chain Modernisation Programme an ambitious transformation designed to enable smarter simpler more connected is a unique opportunity for colleagues working within NHS Trusts to shape a nationally significant programme ensuring that the future of NHS supply chain is designed with and for the organisations it serves. If you have experience of the day-to-day challenges of supply chain in a Trust setting and have seen where variation inefficiency or workarounds could be improved this role offers the chance to influence meaningful change at a Regional Lead you will be at the heart of this transformation connecting frontline experience with national strategy influencing design and supporting the implementation of solutions that will improve consistency efficiency and ultimately patient care across the are recruiting Regional Leads across the following regions:1 x Midlands1 x South West1 x South East1 x North West1 x North East & Yorkshire1 x London1 x East of EnglandWorking alongside the Customer Design Board which provides strategic governance Regional Leads play a critical role in ensuring day-to-day connectivity between the programme and NHS Trusts. You will represent your region bringing together insight from providers and ensuring that frontline realities directly inform national this role you will act as the primary link between the programme and NHS Trusts within your region driving engagement shaping design and supporting the implementation and adoption of agreed solutions. You will work closely with Trusts Clinical and Customer Working Groups and programme teams to ensure that solutions are practical deliverable and aligned to operational are full-time two-year secondment opportunities to input to and gain valuable experience working within a national transformation programme expanding your influence beyond a single organisation and contributing to NHS-wide joining this programme you will play a vital role in ensuring that national design is grounded in operational reality translating strategy into practice and embedding consistent effective supply chain processes across both acute and non-acute day you willAct as the key link between your regions Trusts and the national programme ensuring frontline perspectives are heard understood and reflected in decision-makingDraw on your operational experience to identify variation challenges and opportunities across Trusts turning real-world insight into meaningful improvements at a national levelRepresent your region in Clinical and Customer Working Groups and programme workshops bringing the voice of Trusts into the design of future supply chain solutionsWork closely with colleagues across your region to prepare for and support workshops ensuring local expertise and practical realities shape the conversationHelp design and embed consistent processes and data standards that reduce variation and support more efficient reliable ways of workingSupport Trusts through change driving readiness implementation and adoption of new processes and helping teams transition into improved ways of workingWhat skills will help you thrive in this roleWe are looking for experienced Subject Matter Experts who bring strong operational insight from NHS Trust environments and are motivated to shape improvement at will bring:Deep practical experience of supply chain and/or procurement within an NHS Trust settingStrong understanding of Acute or Non-Acute environments (ideally both) with insight into the challenges and variation across systemsExperience contributing to process improvement standardisation or transformation initiatives within your organisation or systemThe ability to work across organisational boundaries building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levelsCredibility with both operational teams and senior leaders with the confidence to represent and advocate for your regionExcellent analytical and communication skills able to turn complex national direction into clear actionable plans for local deliveryA structured thoughtful approach to gathering and interpreting insight with the ability to synthesise feedback and articulate it clearly to inform decision-makingBuild and maintain a strong network of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across your region promoting collaboration knowledge sharing and early risk identificationWhat can we offer youWe want to reward you for your passion enthusiasm and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:Hybrid working opportunities giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and recognise our employees hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes long service and colleague recognition awards.27 days holiday plus bank holidaysWe are dedicated to your development through in-house training support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Health Cash Plan Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions that suit you.2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Supply Chain who are weOur role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family and our role is to source deliver and supply healthcare products services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more thanorders each year to more than 17000 all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us Inclusive Commitment At NHS Supply Chain we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued but celebrated giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesnt match perfectly with the job advert we encourage you to still apply. Struggling to complete our application form and require additional support Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1