Shared Services Partnership: Latest News

Latest NHS Wales Bulletins

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:53:02 GMT

The latest NHS Wales Bulletin is now available to view.

NWSSP staff support the National Pharmacy Association

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:58:35 GMT

Representatives from Contractor and Prescribing Services have been supporting two National Pharmacy Association evenings, where over 120 pharmacy contractors attended events held at venues in Pembrokeshire and Newport.

Excellence achieved with £5.4m savings identified in NWSSP Mental Health Project

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:19:13 GMT

As part of a Welsh Government Invest to Save funded project, Procurement Services have concluded an all Wales collaborative procurement for low and medium secure mental health services from the independent

NWSSP Procurement Services honoured at national procurement awards

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:14:42 GMT

NWSSP Procurement Services has been honoured for outstanding achievement at this year's National Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards at the 2012/13 event.

Violence & Aggression Workshop-March 16th 2012

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:43:30 GMT

A one day Violence & Aggression Workshop has been arranged for Friday 16th March 2012 at the Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells. The workshop will be of interest to Violence & Aggression Case Managers, Compensation Claims, Concerns and Risk Managers in addition to Health and Safety representatives.

High Standards being met by NWSSP Staff

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:21:12 GMT

NWSSP Contractor and Prescribing Services are currently delivering an in-house Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 Award in First Line Management programme in collaboration with Coleg Gwent.

Innovation in NWSSP Procurement Services

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:53:43 GMT

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP)-Procurement Services, North Wales, are undertaking an innovative tender exercise on behalf Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCU HB) to make use of the newly commissioned electrical infrastructure at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.

NWSSP Prescribing Services in the National Media Spotlight

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:00:14 GMT

Prescribing Services-one of the key Services under the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, recently featured in an online article in the Cardiff based Walesonline website.

NWSSP Contractor Services re-accredited with the Customer Services Excellence Award

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:16:26 GMT

Contractor Services, part of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) has been re-accredited with the Customer Services Excellence Award.

Best Practice in Public Sector Award for Shared Services Partnership Team

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:51:44 GMT

Congratulations to NWSSP Procurement Services who were awarded the Chairman’s Prize for Best Practice in the Public Sector Award at the Annual Welsh Quality Centre’s Award Ceremony which was held on 8^th December 2011 at City Hall,Cardiff.

NWSSP Contractor Services involved in Mr X Appeal

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:12:54 GMT

NWSSP Contractor Services has recently been involved in the 'Mr X' Charity Gift Appeal which provides gifts to children from underprivileged and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Celebrating Success: Congratulations to NWSSP staff

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:31:34 GMT

NWSSP Employment Services staff have recently obtained a wealth of professional qualifications ranging from National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ's) to awards from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

Latest NHS Wales Bulletin available to view

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:51:15 GMT

The latest NHS Wales Bulletin is now available to view. The monthly bulletin examines and updates the latest news from across Wales including 1000 Lives Plus and Public Health.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) host announced

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:08:42 GMT

David Sissling, Director General, Health, Social Services & Children, Welsh Government, has announced the decision on which Health organisation will be host to NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP).

NWSSP Employment Services shine at BCU HB Awards

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:26:07 GMT

Congratulations to Caroline Wharmby, Senior Recruitment Adviser -NWSSP Employment Services, who was the winner in the Improving Patient Safety category at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Boards recent awards event.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Head wins top Procurement award at HCSA conference

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:59:47 GMT

Congratulations to Mark Roscrow, Head of NWSSP Procurement Services who won the prestigious Health Care Supply Association (HCSA) Excellence Award for his contribution to Procurement in the NHS at the HCSA's annual conference.

All Wales Pharmacy Database launched

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:07:12 GMT

The All Wales Pharmacy Database (AWPD), developed by NWSSP-Contractor Services in conjunction with stakeholders across Wales, has been launched.

Improving Care - Launch of NHS Wales Awards 2012

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:01:37 GMT

The search is now on for innovative health care teams in NHS Wales to have their work recognised by entering the 2012 NHS Wales Awards.

Invitation to be involved in the design of future Recruitment services

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:02:29 GMT

NHS Wales Recruitment Stakeholder Event-Monday 7th November 11am-3pm, Coleg Powys, Newtown

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-New Hosting Arrangements

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:47:41 GMT

I am pleased to confirm that the Welsh Minister for Health and Social Services has now formally agreed that the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership can move to a hosted arrangement. This is a positive and exciting step forward for Shared Services with hosting planned to start from 1st April 2012.

Oracle eBusiness Central Team join NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:32:36 GMT

The Oracle eBusiness Central Team joined the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership fold on the 1st of October 2011.

Shared Services Partnership: New Interim Management Arrangements

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:44:19 GMT

Following the impending retirement of Gwyn Phillips, I have decided to adopt an interim arrangement for the remainder of the 2011/12 financial year which involves Dave Hopkins combining his role as Head of Prescribing Services with that of Head of Contractor Services.

Celebrating Success: Congratulations to Shared Services Employees across Wales

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:35:08 GMT

A number of Shared Services Partnership employees have recently obtained a wealth of professional qualifications.

For the Diary:Local Partnership Forum

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:18:23 GMT

The second Shared Services Local Partnership Forum (LPF) takes place at the National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare (NLIAH) in Llanharan on Monday 12th September 2011.

Paul Thomas seconded into new role at Employment Services

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:08:39 GMT

A warm welcome to Paul Thomas who temporarily steps into the shoes of Assistant Director Ian Joseph.

Congratulations: Shared Services Internal Auditor becomes qualified Chartered Member of CIIA

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:05:16 GMT

Congratulations and best wishes to Helen Higgs, Associate Head of Internal Audit who has passed her finals and is now a Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (CMIIA).

Welcome aboard: New appointees join the Shared Services team

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:29:26 GMT

Phil Atkinson and Steve Smith join Procurement Services.

Congratulations: Employees in North Wales achieve NLIAH Skills for Change Yellowbelts and Greenbelts

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:25:54 GMT

Well done to all!

Procurement Services commended for management trainee experience

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:17:02 GMT

Commendation received from the Value Wales Programme.

"All stressed up and nowhere to go?" Welsh Risk Pool Annual Conference 2011

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:03:09 GMT

Lots to talk about at the 2011 Annual Welsh Risk Pool Conference!

North Wales Mental Health Unit wins award

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:34:20 GMT

The new Adult Mental Health Unit at Wrexham Maelor Hospital has been awarded the Building Excellence Best Healthcare Project Award by LABC Cymru.

Personal Injury Department Successfully Defend £0.5m Claim

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:32:43 GMT

Legal and Risk today (09/05/11) received a successful judgment from His Honour Judge Seys Llewellyn QC sitting at the Caernarfon County Court.

Customer Service Excellence Award for Contractor Services

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:31:50 GMT

Contractor Services has recently retained this award, which was previously held by the BSC.

NWSSP Local Partnership Forum

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:30:52 GMT

The first meeting of the NWSSP Local Partnership Forum (LPF) took place in Bevan House, Cardiff on 14^th June 2011.

NHS Wales SSP Vision Mission and Values

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:05:28 GMT

As part of the formation of the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership the senior management team have agreed an overarching mission and vision position for taking forward the new organisation underpinned by a set of core values.

Launch of the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:28:26 GMT

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership launches today (Friday, 1st April 2011).