Each month we also provide a series of webinars designed specifically for NHS Staff and organisations with employment services administered by NHS SBS.
Discover how we’re driving efficiencies and innovations in the NHS through our comprehensive range of business support services.
21 May 2026, 09:00 Visit us at HCSA North to discover how we can help your organisation.
8 June 2026, 09:00 Visit us at HCSA Central to discover how we can help your organisation.
Celebrating more than two decades of service, we’ve grown into one of the world’s largest and most successful shared service providers.
Born in 2004 as a pioneering joint venture between the Department of Health and technology specialists Sopra Steria, we were created to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective corporate services across the NHS
Listen to our podcast series, “Making it Better”.
Catch up on our series of expert roundtables.
We’re making a difference in NHS organisations across England by replacing outdated and error-prone processes with efficient and effective digital services. Find out more in our case studies.
Partnering with NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and UiPath, NCL automated their processes to reduce manual effort by 95%, improve data consistency and simplify reconciliation.
We’re committed to helping our employees reach their full potential. From the day you join the organisation, we work with you to make sure you feel fully supported and connected to our purpose. Learn more about the different types of roles we have by category or use our job search tool to find a role that’s right for you.
Strategic leadership to deliver trusted, high quality services that support the NHS.
Helping the NHS to save money and enhance quality
We are committed to incorporating sustainability into all aspects of our business.
At NHS SBS, our culture and values create an inclusive, supportive environment where people can thrive and deliver their best.
We want people to enjoy coming to work, be that in an office, meeting clients or at home.
On this page, you’ll find all the ways to get in touch with our teams
Find the locations of the offices of NHS Shared Business Services across the UK
19 July 2024
2010 – TBC
NHS SBS purchased McKesson’s payroll shared service.
April 2010
NHS SBS acquired the North-West Collaborative Commercial Agency from Salford Royal and launched our Procurement line of business.
October 2008
NHS SBS launched the Family Health Service Line of business (later closed March 2016).
April 2007
NHS SBS took over Hampshire shared services and launched the Employment Services business line.
2007
Steria bought Xansa and merged with Sopra.
April 2005
NHS Shared Business Services established as a unique joint venture between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and its Private Sector Partner, technology experts, Xansa
Nov 2004
Legal entity ‘NHS Shared Business Services’ established.
April 2003
NHS Shared Financial Services is created welcoming our first Finance & Accounting clients to Leeds and Bristol.
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