Job summary
This is a key role to support the Director of Procurement & Contracting, the Associate Director of procurement and supplychain and the Clinical Category leads, to deliver the strategic and operational business plan to ensure the provision of high-quality services and to meet the needs of local service users. This will involve working with and influencing Senior Trust Operational Managers, Clinical Directors, Directors of Nursing to ensure that the strategy is understood and that effective support for the strategy is achieved.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead Trust-wide and system-level procurement innovation initiatives, influencing regional and national procurement policy and practice through active engagement with ICS partners, NHS England, and procurement forums. This will include, leading the strategic development and operational delivery of a portfolio of innovative procurement programmes and projects, with a focus on new clinical products, medical equipment, and clinical trials of these products.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or any Allied Health Profession with active clinical registration
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent proven track record of experience at that level
- Post qualification certification in one or more clinical specialties A/C
- Project Management Qualification - Practitioner level
- Management Qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement qualification
- Management of Portfolio - foundation and/or practitioner
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Involvement in leading significant and complex projects in the NHS and Experience of successfully delivering major complex change projects/programmes and initiatives.
- Proven track record of introducing best practices with demonstrated success in implementation and evaluation
- Demonstrated expertise in product knowledge spanning various clinical specialties
- Proven track record of achievement in change management in a large and complex customer-facing organisation, including the NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of leading the development of clinical strategies
- Good knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and associated EU Contracts Directives 2014
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Exemplary leadership style; demonstrating professional leadership through actions
- Evidence of introducing "best practices" and showcasing successful implementation and evaluation.
- Adept at leading the strategic development of clinical strategies.
- Exhibits a strong commitment to enhance performance and achieving impactful results by prioritising outcomes.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development through ongoing learning and skill enhancement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or any Allied Health Profession with active clinical registration
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent proven track record of experience at that level
- Post qualification certification in one or more clinical specialties A/C
- Project Management Qualification - Practitioner level
- Management Qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement qualification
- Management of Portfolio - foundation and/or practitioner
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Involvement in leading significant and complex projects in the NHS and Experience of successfully delivering major complex change projects/programmes and initiatives.
- Proven track record of introducing best practices with demonstrated success in implementation and evaluation
- Demonstrated expertise in product knowledge spanning various clinical specialties
- Proven track record of achievement in change management in a large and complex customer-facing organisation, including the NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of leading the development of clinical strategies
- Good knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and associated EU Contracts Directives 2014
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Exemplary leadership style; demonstrating professional leadership through actions
- Evidence of introducing "best practices" and showcasing successful implementation and evaluation.
- Adept at leading the strategic development of clinical strategies.
- Exhibits a strong commitment to enhance performance and achieving impactful results by prioritising outcomes.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development through ongoing learning and skill enhancement.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
