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Job summary

Main area
Procurement Services
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
043-NMR001-0626
Employer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Employer type
NHS
Site
South West Wales Region Wide
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£50,129 - £57,365 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2026 23:59

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Regional Clinical Procurement Lead Nurse

Band 7

If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: -

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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

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NWSSP Procurement Services in a senior clinical leadership role as Lead Regional Clinical Procurement Nurse, supporting Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Boards.

The post holder will provide senior clinical leadership across the region, drawing on significant post‑registration experience and specialist knowledge of medical and surgical products. Acting as a key link between clinicians and Procurement Services, the role focuses on improving patient outcomes through product evaluation, rationalisation, and the promotion of value‑based healthcare.

Recognising the challenges of attracting high‑calibre candidates, NWSSP offers flexibility through a choice of bases across the South West Wales region, with the post holder expected to have a primary focus on Glangwili General Hospital and Morriston Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively with clinicians, procurement teams, and regional partners, the post holder will provide expert clinical leadership to support the delivery of regional and national procurement strategies and drive service improvement across organisations. The role requires credibility and influence at senior level to engage key stakeholders, lead multidisciplinary groups, and contribute to All Wales and national initiatives, ensuring procurement practices are safe, compliant, and aligned to best practice and sustainability objectives. The post holder will build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with senior clinicians, nursing leaders, procurement colleagues, and external stakeholders. They will support and influence clinical practice change across organisations and represent the region at All Wales and national forums, contributing to strategic discussions and ensuring regional priorities are reflected in wider decision‑making. The role will provide specialist clinical insight to inform sourcing decisions, contract management, and the successful delivery of procurement initiatives. The post holder will maintain professional competence through continuous professional development, remain up to date with developments in clinical procurement and health policy.

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. 

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse (RGN)
  • Educated to degree or equivalent relevant post registration practical experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience
  • Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) or MCIPS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post-registration experience, including leadership roles across a range of clinical settings
  • Demonstrable experience of influencing change and managing stakeholders
  • Specialist knowledge of medical and surgical products and their clinical application and associated standards
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding public sector procurement regulations
  • Experience of working across organisations or within a regional structure

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels demonstrating the ability to manage and introduce change by influence
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office tools and ability to analyse and interpret data
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh language skills are desirable for this role

Other

Desirable criteria
  • Able to travel to sites and meetings across the South West Wales region, Wales, and other parts of the UK, using public or private transport as required

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lee Morgan
Job title
Deputy Head of Operational Procurement
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For any professional queries please contact:

Janice Cole-Williams 

Assistant Director of Nursing (Hywel Dda UHB)

[email protected] 

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