Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Procurement Purchasing Officer

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Job summary

To assist in providing an efficient & effective procurement and supply service to the Trust in respect of goods and services ordered by the Trust supplies Department

To assist in a range of duties associated with the oracle cloud purchase order system.

To deal with users of the Supplies service in a professional & customer focussed manner. To act as an Ambassador for the Endoscopy Unit, Supplies Department with Trust colleagues, suppliers & external agencies.

Main duties of the job

Creation of purchase orders from end user electronic requisitions. To provide advice to end users as required on a range of procurement issues including; most appropriate supplier, contract, product, method of supply /distribution, price, value for money, delivery lead time.

Assisting end user requisitioners as required by verbally advising users or giving face to face training in how to operate the system.

Placing of orders for goods and services, ensuring the right goods are ordered from the right supplier at the right price to be delivered at the right time and to the right place.

To contribute to the Trust work plan by identifying & recording savings opportunities across the range of goods and services ordered by the Supplies Department.

To access and keep up to date with the contract opportunities available from a range of external agencies including the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC) ,NHS supply chain (NHSSC) and the Crown commercial service (CCS)

To develop productive ongoing relationships with users, suppliers & external agencies. To maintain regular contact with end users, suppliers and external agencies, developing knowledge of their requirements & provide relevant information as required. This may include face to face contacts in formal meetings as well as phone/email correspondence and informal contact.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-0745A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification or please contact Grace Emovon - Endoscopy Manager (01423) 553162 or Helen Allan - Endoscopy Manager (01423) 553618.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification or please contact Grace Emovon - Endoscopy Manager (01423) 553162 or Helen Allan - Endoscopy Manager (01423) 553618.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft package including Excel

Desirable

  • COSHH, Risk Assessment, Health & Safety, Moving and Handling.
  • CIPS foundation stage qualification (or working towards ) Or the equivalent qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

  • At least 6 months experience purchasing experience working in a procurement /supplies environment
  • At least 6 months experience in using an electronic purchasing system

Desirable

  • At least 12 months experience in using NHSSC solo, Oracle cloud purchasing system to order goods & services.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft package including Excel

Desirable

  • COSHH, Risk Assessment, Health & Safety, Moving and Handling.
  • CIPS foundation stage qualification (or working towards ) Or the equivalent qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

  • At least 6 months experience purchasing experience working in a procurement /supplies environment
  • At least 6 months experience in using an electronic purchasing system

Desirable

  • At least 12 months experience in using NHSSC solo, Oracle cloud purchasing system to order goods & services.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Manager

Grace Emovon

Grace.Emovon@nhs.net

01423553162

Details

Date posted

24 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-0745A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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