Job summary
Be part of something extraordinary.
You can view the candidate brief here NHP Vacancies Band 8+
Frimley Park Hospital is being reimagined as part of one of the UK's most ambitious healthcare projects. This isn't just a rebuild -- it's a revolution in care, sustainability, and innovation.
We're creating a digitally enabled, future-proof hospital that puts patients and staff first, with cutting-edge facilities, green spaces, and flexible design.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual with excellent leadership and communication skills. The Head of Procurement will have responsibility for the total delivery of strategic procurement initiatives relating to the New Frimley Park Hospital Programme
We are seeking an individual who will bring energy and enthusiasm to their role, with the ability to support and contribute to the development of a strong learning culture within the team. You will be confident in managing people, projects and systems within a fast paced NHS environment, and capable of supporting operational improvements aligned with the Trust's values.
By joining us, you will play a key role in supporting front line services while developing your career within NHS procurement. This role will suit an individual who is proactive, resilient and driven to succeed, with a strong commitment to achieving best value for money for the Trust.
Join us and help shape the future of healthcare. Leave a legacy that lasts
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our team, your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring governance arrangements and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) are effectively complied with and reported on.
- Assisting the team in responding to Internal and External Audit reports and with implementing agreed recommendations.
- Driving performance to meet service standards and objectives, managing transactions in line with the Trust's procurement strategy.
- Solving problems efficiently and effectively.
- Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Acting as a subject matter expert. Providing leadership, expertise and guidance to your team.
- Ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and NHS guidelines.
- Solving complex challenges and making informed, strategic decisions to improve service delivery.
- Managing the Procurement CIP delivery programme.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMember of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or similar appropriate professional institute or relevant experience.
- oEducated to Masters degree level or equivalent professional experience.
- oProject Management PRINCE 2 or equivalent experience of senior levels of project management
Desirable
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development to include; Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Procurement Systems Training, Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Risk assessment / analysis training
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of being accountable for high value, niche and complex health procurements and identifying links to national, regional and local procurement priorities.
- oSeeking sourcing opportunities and collaborating with partners including ICS to secure potential benefit for NHP Procurement.
- oSubstantial strategic and operational sourcing and contract management experience within a complex organisation.
- oDemonstrable experience in areas of: project management, negotiation, cost and price management
- oProven track record of supporting innovation with an ability to support the implementation and management of change
- oDemonstrable staff management experience with at least 3 years' experience of managing, motivating and developing a team and able to lead a team to achieve objectives.
- oExperience of setting objectives, carrying out staff appraisals, identifying training needs, mentoring and coaching staff.
- oExperience of performance management and disciplinary as required.
- oDemonstrable experience of: Advanced negotiation skills, Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, Statistical and data analysis skills, Risk assessment / analysis
- oExperience of managing complex projects to time and on budget
- oManaging supplier relationships
- oLeadership skills
Desirable
- oExperience of Contract law and dispute resolution.
- oKnowledge of market areas related to specific work categories.
- oExperience of working within NHS.
- oExperience of working on large scale strategic build projects within the public sector.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oExpert knowledge of Procurement and Procurement procedures
- oAbility to perform under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines. Resilient attitude
- oStrong organisational / motivational management skills.
- oGood interpersonal skills and the ability to forge effective professional relationships.
- oBusiness acumen and the ability to influence and manage commercial opportunities.
- oThe ability to multi task re assessing priorities to ensure projects are managed and completed to timescales.
- oKnowledge of Bribery Act and Data Protection
- oFully conversant with NHS Terms and Conditions of contract and a sound understanding of contract law.
- oExpert understanding of the technical requirements of public sector procurement, in terms of the practical application of UK Law (Public Contracts Regulations 2015) and best practice guidance to a range of project-based procurement activities. Note changes to legislation 2024 to be embedded.
- oAbility to engage with key stakeholders and colleagues to develop effective working relationships.
- oAbility to clearly communicate finance and non-finance issues.
- oDemonstrable advanced IT skills including specialist software for contract management, e-tendering, mathematical, logical formulas and to generate accurate charts/graphs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMember of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or similar appropriate professional institute or relevant experience.
- oEducated to Masters degree level or equivalent professional experience.
- oProject Management PRINCE 2 or equivalent experience of senior levels of project management
Desirable
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development to include; Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Procurement Systems Training, Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Risk assessment / analysis training
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of being accountable for high value, niche and complex health procurements and identifying links to national, regional and local procurement priorities.
- oSeeking sourcing opportunities and collaborating with partners including ICS to secure potential benefit for NHP Procurement.
- oSubstantial strategic and operational sourcing and contract management experience within a complex organisation.
- oDemonstrable experience in areas of: project management, negotiation, cost and price management
- oProven track record of supporting innovation with an ability to support the implementation and management of change
- oDemonstrable staff management experience with at least 3 years' experience of managing, motivating and developing a team and able to lead a team to achieve objectives.
- oExperience of setting objectives, carrying out staff appraisals, identifying training needs, mentoring and coaching staff.
- oExperience of performance management and disciplinary as required.
- oDemonstrable experience of: Advanced negotiation skills, Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, Statistical and data analysis skills, Risk assessment / analysis
- oExperience of managing complex projects to time and on budget
- oManaging supplier relationships
- oLeadership skills
Desirable
- oExperience of Contract law and dispute resolution.
- oKnowledge of market areas related to specific work categories.
- oExperience of working within NHS.
- oExperience of working on large scale strategic build projects within the public sector.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oExpert knowledge of Procurement and Procurement procedures
- oAbility to perform under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines. Resilient attitude
- oStrong organisational / motivational management skills.
- oGood interpersonal skills and the ability to forge effective professional relationships.
- oBusiness acumen and the ability to influence and manage commercial opportunities.
- oThe ability to multi task re assessing priorities to ensure projects are managed and completed to timescales.
- oKnowledge of Bribery Act and Data Protection
- oFully conversant with NHS Terms and Conditions of contract and a sound understanding of contract law.
- oExpert understanding of the technical requirements of public sector procurement, in terms of the practical application of UK Law (Public Contracts Regulations 2015) and best practice guidance to a range of project-based procurement activities. Note changes to legislation 2024 to be embedded.
- oAbility to engage with key stakeholders and colleagues to develop effective working relationships.
- oAbility to clearly communicate finance and non-finance issues.
- oDemonstrable advanced IT skills including specialist software for contract management, e-tendering, mathematical, logical formulas and to generate accurate charts/graphs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
