NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain in the UK is searching for a Programmer Analyst to enhance data solutions and support supply chain operations. The role includes developing software to improve performance and insights for the NHS, alongside collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should excel in data analysis, with proficiency in tools like SQL and Power BI. The position allows hybrid working, includes benefits such as a pension scheme, and encourages lifelong learning.

Function: Commercial Location: Hybrid 1 day a week at any of our offices (Nottingham, Alfreton, Sheffield, Wakefield, Daresbury or London). Contract type: Permanent Salary: £36,446 with the potential to rise to £40,495 over 3 years Closing Date: Thursday 21st May 2026 NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Programmer Analyst to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Programmer Analyst to join our technology and data team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining software solutions that support supply chain operations, improve system performance, and enable smarter insights through data. You will work closely with business stakeholders, analysts and developers to translate requirements into scalable, reliable systems that enhance service deliver. Every day you will Support and maintain data architecture for commercial allowing for consistent reporting across all directorates Support the data collection process from a wide range of sources to analyse key themes and identify possible impacts on the business. Document complex "as-is" and "to-be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to-be" capability to record accurately the change required. Support the team to help with the alignment of business data, leverage expertise in data science and analytics to enhance insight capability, application and solution building for the businesswide efficiencies. Support with insight creation and solutions building for commercial teams. Responsible for interpretation, analysis and presentation of data using a variety of tools including: Excel, Access, SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, Cognos, Python, Power Apps, Power Automate. What can we offer you? We 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 remotely. We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards. We 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 one day of paid well being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Generous 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. Two days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community. Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts. What skills will help you thrive in this role? Ability to analyse, interpret, and present complex data using a range of tools including Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python, Alteryx, Cognos, Power Apps, and Power Automate to create meaningful insights and solutions. Strong understanding of commercial needs, with experience supporting business solutions that deliver return on investment and improve efficiency across the organisation. Experience supporting and maintaining data architecture, integrating data from multiple sources to ensure consistent and reliable reporting across directorates. Capability to document complex "as is" and "to be" processes, clearly identifying required changes and supporting the transition to improved future state capabilities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strategic and innovative mindset and a proven ability to deliver projects and support solution implementation. Our 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 doesn't match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply. NHS Supply Chain, who are we? Our 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 than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care.

Job Title: Principal Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst Function: Finance & Trading Location: Nottingham/Alfreton/Hybrid Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026 Salary: £46,524 with potential to rise to £54,735 over 3 years Closing Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026 NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Principal Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Principal Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst who will be a key member of the Finance Team, providing the focal point for the consolidation of monthly financial figures for publication in the Executive Team Finance pack (e.g. profit and loss), liaising with many other Finance colleagues to ensure accurate, insightful and timely management information is produced. In addition, the post holder will play a pivotal role in the forecasting and analysis of sales and margin, and consolidating the overall company financial position. Every day you will Act as the focal point for the consolidation of the monthly financial figures for review by the Executive Team. Coordinate and support production of a full profit and loss forecast every quarter. Coordinate and present detailed, insightful sales and margin analysis on a rolling monthly basis, whilst providing key decision support to the leadership team. Play a leading role in the production of the annual capital and revenue business plan for NHS Supply Chain. Advice the business on complex sales, margin and pricing issues demonstrating an awareness of impacts on other areas of the business. Deputise for the Financial Planning and Reporting Lead in their absence. Ensure all required business materials are produced, presented, and discussed with internal and external stakeholders, both ad hoc and as part of the regular reporting process. Lead on development and implementation of financial improvement initiatives. What can we offer you? Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely. We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. We 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 Programme. Generous 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 community. Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts. NHS Supply Chain, who are we? Our 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 than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care. What skills will help you thrive in this role? A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or CIAEW) would be an advantage. Experience of implementing financial improvement initiatives across a complex organisation. Providing operational and strategic decision support to Director level stakeholders. Extensive experience in business partnering with the ability to communicate at all levels of an organisation and develop and maintain key relationships with external stakeholders. Extensive experience in complex financial modelling. Ability to work on own initiative and set the direction for team, with a positive can do attitude. Want 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 at Our 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 doesn't 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. We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. SCCL is a company Registered in England and Wales, with company number , to act as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain.

NHS Supply Chain in Nottingham is looking for a Deployment Specialist to deploy ecommerce and inventory management solutions in NHS hospitals. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, an operational understanding of supply chains, and the ability to analyze data effectively. The role offers a competitive salary of £36,446 with the potential to rise to £40,495, alongside hybrid working opportunities and a variety of employee benefits including training and well-being initiatives.

Job Title: Deployment Specialist Location: Nottingham Contract type: Permanent Salary: £36,446 with the potential to rise to £40,495 over 3 years Closing Date: Thursday 14 th May, 2026 NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Deployment Specialist to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first. As a Deployment Specialist, you will be deploying ecommerce and inventory management solutions into NHS hospitals, ensuring successful outcomes for both customer and business. As part of a small team of deployment specialists, you will work collaboratively across a complex stakeholder landscape including NHS Supply Chain internal and external facing teams, hospital procurement, supply chain, clinical, IT and senior roles. The proven ability to effectively communicate at all levels of an organisation is key. You will need a balanced approach that carefully progresses both system / processes change with people impact. The role needs proven capability in change and project management techniques, particularly within a complex healthcare environment. An operational understanding of how (hospital) supply chains work as well as the ability to capture and analyse data to accurately measure both tangible and intangible benefits is key to being successful in the role. Every day you will Support project and change initiatives by completing defined tasks, maintaining project plans, and providing basic analysis in line with established procedures. Assist with stakeholder engagement by coordinating meetings, events, and communications to support effective collaboration. Support the development and delivery of training materials by gathering information and preparing content using standard templates and processes. Collect, input, and analyse data from multiple standard sources to produce accurate reports and updates. Contribute to continuous improvement and operational effectiveness by reviewing existing processes and supporting inventory and supplier management activities. What can we offer you? We 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 remotely. We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards. We 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 Programme Generous 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 community. Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts. NHS Supply Chain, who are we? Our 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 than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care. What skills will help you thrive in this role? Demonstrates strong planning, organisation, and attention to detail to support project delivery, maintain accurate data, and ensure tasks are completed in line with agreed timelines and procedures. Communicates clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders, supporting engagement activities, sharing updates, and producing accurate reports and training materials tailored to different audiences. Shows adaptability and resilience when managing changing priorities or unclear information, enabling effective support across projects, change initiatives, and operational activities. Applies a collaborative and inclusive approach, building trust with team members and stakeholders while valuing different perspectives to support effective delivery and continuous improvement. Uses analytical thinking and a customer focused mindset to gather data, identify insights, and suggest practical improvements that enhance processes, service delivery, and stakeholder outcomes. Our 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 doesn't 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. We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. SCCL is a company Registered in England and Wales, with company number , to act as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain. Job Family Strategy, Change, and In Hospital Services