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NHS Highland is creating a new senior leadership role to bring together supply chain, logistics, transport, fleet and community equipment services into a single, integrated function. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, this is a high-profile post with a clear mandate and executive support to design and deliver a modern, board-wide service that directly supports patient care across a large and diverse geography.
The consolidation programme is already under way, including supporting the development of the Board’s new logistics hub at Ronach House. The post holder will build on this progress, shaping the future operating model, developing a high-performing team and delivering the benefits that a fully integrated service can provide.
You will set the strategic direction for supply chain, warehousing, transport, fleet and community equipment services, and lead delivery across multiple sites. You will be accountable for a commercial portfolio of approximately £6.5m and lead a team of around 35 staff.
This is an opportunity to take on a substantive leadership role with real scope to influence at both Board and national level.
We welcome applications from experienced leaders across supply chain, logistics, operations and related fields, or comparable complex, multi-site environments. NHS experience is helpful but not essential. You will bring strong leadership capability, commercial and financial acumen, and the credibility to operate effectively with senior stakeholders.
This is an important leadership role at a pivotal point in the development of NHS Highland’s supply chain services, offering the opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful impact.
For more information please contact Neil Stewart, Assistant Director of Finance; email: neil.stewart2@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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