Clinical Procurement Specialist

1 month ago

Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

This is a new post to support the work of Clinical Procurement. Professional registration is required so that experience, knowledge and skills can be used to easily connect with clinicians.

The post holder will be a part of the Procurement and Supplies team, offering advice on clinically related consumables, working closely with specialist groups within the hospitals and linking with the commercial sector - Suppliers and their representatives. The aim to recommend and introduce clinical products, that are efficient and effective and promote compliance on such changes.

This post is suited to a problem solver, determined questioner, a juggler of priorities, an interpreter of data as an adjunct to developing a picture and most of all a good communicator. Professional registration is required.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the coverage of £220m non-pay spend across the UHLTrust, ensuring strategies for product and supplier standardisation,deliver value for money and improved services for procurementcategories.

Reporting to the Clinical Procurement Advisor, the post holder isresponsible for making the vital link between Clinicians and Procurement.

To enable informed, best value decision making in relation to clinical products, to create and deliver interdepartmental cost control programs and sustainable solutions.

To manage the interface between the clinical and procurement functions and thereby drives change, innovative procurement practice and contract compliance to drive out costs and improve patient care.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Clinical Procurement Adviser, the post holder is responsible for making the vital link between Clinicians and Procurement. To enable informed, best value decision making in relation to clinical products, to create and deliver interdepartmental cost control programs and sustainable solutions. To manage the interface between the clinical and procurement functions and thereby drives change, innovative procurement practice and contract compliance to drive out costs and improve patient care. To provide clinical support and advice to the procurement team and liaises with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance in the use of agreed standardised products, ensuring the range of items within catalogues is rationalised to an optimum level. To work collaboratively with Suppliers and Product Evaluation Groups to access and change products to support the delivery of the Trusts Green Plan and Cost Improvement Plan. Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

Can list the Trust values and describe a personal example of application of one of them

Training and Qualifications

Essential

Holds degree level clinical qualification Post qualification experience in multiple disciplines Evidence of knowledge of risk management Holds Post registration qualifications

Desirable

Completion of code of Ethics - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Other

Essential

Able to sit for long periods at a desk Knowledge and ability to use a lap top, analyse data, use of excel and spreadsheets, pivots Flexible to work cross site and, if required, out of normal office hours

Desirable

Hold a driving licence

Experience

Essential

Background knowledge of clinical care, across specialities, to demonstrate a flexible approach Knowledge of UHL sites and specialities, reputation Awareness of NHS Supply Chain catalogue and website and local catalogue purchasing Able to articulate the purpose of Procurement Experience of project management and evaluation Demonstrates a understanding of the need for critical evaluation of suppliers Has managed staff in previous roles

Desirable

Previous experience of working in Procurement

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

Articulate interview, providing examples of behaviour when discussions are tough Shows ability to lead a presentation to a group Describes ability to be flexible in use of communication skills

Planning & Organisation skills

Essential

Evidence of understanding the need to respond timely to requests and to deliver planned projects

Inclusion

Essential

Demonstrates a inclusive attitude towards all of society

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