City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to work within our Purchasing Team at CHoICE. The role will include ensuring effective communications between the customer base and the Procurement Services Department, with particular regard to the procurement of goods and services required by CHoICE to meet the required standards of patient care, in line with all relevant Public Sector Requirements / Local Requirements etc.

The job holders brief will include the day to day management of procurement and supply chain activities to ensure value for money for the whole of CHoICE, in a timely and professional manner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to offer support within the Purchasing team to ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided to the Organisation, and that all Purchase Orders are processed correctly and invoices paid within the Organisations Standard Financial Instructions and Public Sector Payment Policy. Excellent communication skills are essential to this post, as is the ability to recognise the most appropriate and effective method of communication for the task at hand and to purchase the rights goods and services at the right time to support patient care ensuring value for money at all times.

Process computerised receipts, order amendments to reflect invoicing details and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure order details are correct and match invoices.

Joint working with Accounts Payable to identify areas where improvements can be made.

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,669 to £27,395 a year Pro Rata for Part Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-AC-1224-92

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure effective communications between the customer base and the Procurement Services Department, with particular regard to the procurement of goods and services required by CHoICE to meet the required standards of patient care, in line with all relevant Public Sector Requirements / Local Requirements etc.

The job holders brief will include the day to day management of procurement and supply chain activities to ensure value for money for the whole of CHoICE, in a timely and professional manner.

To reduce processing activity by utilisation of electronic procure to pay ordering systems.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job holders brief will include the day to day management of procurement and supply chain activities to ensure value for money for the whole of CHoICE, in a timely and professional manner.

To reduce processing activity by utilisation of electronic procure to pay ordering systems.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

Good communicator, both oral and written.
Office based, however, there is a requirement to visit Wards/Departments within the Hospital site and other Hospital sites for meetings.
Requirement for new tasks to be undertaken as required.
Proactive and reactive to situations.
Desire to add value and promote the role of procurement.

Experience

Desirable

Previous NHS experience within a Supplies Department undertaking procurement of goods and services.
Negotiating savings and providing value for money.
Experience of analysing procurement data.
Knowledge of public sector procurement rules and regulations.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to manage several projects at the same time
Career minded
Team player
Caring

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
CSE or GSCE Level of Education
Basic IT Skills

Desirable

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) (or equivalent) degree or actively willing to work towards.

Skills

Essential

Decision maker.
Interpersonal skills.
Very Customer Orientated.
Prioritisation Skills - Methodical, Numerate, Problem Solving, Motivated
IT Skills.
Written communication.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical.
Influential.
Assertive with tact and diplomacy.

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

Good communicator, both oral and written.
Office based, however, there is a requirement to visit Wards/Departments within the Hospital site and other Hospital sites for meetings.
Requirement for new tasks to be undertaken as required.
Proactive and reactive to situations.
Desire to add value and promote the role of procurement.

Experience

Desirable

Previous NHS experience within a Supplies Department undertaking procurement of goods and services.
Negotiating savings and providing value for money.
Experience of analysing procurement data.
Knowledge of public sector procurement rules and regulations.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to manage several projects at the same time
Career minded
Team player
Caring

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
CSE or GSCE Level of Education
Basic IT Skills

Desirable

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) (or equivalent) degree or actively willing to work towards.

Skills

Essential

Decision maker.
Interpersonal skills.
Very Customer Orientated.
Prioritisation Skills - Methodical, Numerate, Problem Solving, Motivated
IT Skills.
Written communication.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical.
Influential.
Assertive with tact and diplomacy.

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)