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Job overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the NHS? Do you have the expertise to lead a dynamic team in delivering top-tier procurement training? If so, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC) has an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Training and Events, based in Sheffield. This pivotal role will see you leading a dedicated team to deliver expert NHS Procurement-focused training to both NHS procurement professionals and non-procurement delegates.

About Us:
NOECPC is renowned for its commitment to excellence in procurement within the NHS. We pride ourselves on providing innovative solutions and cutting-edge training that empower our colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for their organisations and the wider NHS.

Main duties of the job

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact within the NHS. You will have the chance to shape the future of procurement training, work with a talented team, and enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help us drive excellence in NHS procurement, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference.

We are looking for someone who is:

 

·         An excellent communicator with strong leadership skills.

·         MCIPS qualified with extensive in NHS procurement or a similar field.

·         Creative and innovative in developing training programs.

·         Organized, with exceptional attention to detail.

·         Passionate about contributing to the improvement of NHS services.

Working for our organisation

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

 

 

 

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Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement – please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries regarding this in terms of your initial application.

Where candidates are successful at interview, flexible working arrangement requests will be taken into consideration and may be accommodated where the needs of the service allow.

Please note that from 1^st July 2018, all new employees are required to subscribe to the DBS Update Service, DBS checks for volunteers remain free of charge.

LYPFT is committed to upholding its’ statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children.  Please refer to job description for further information.

Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a  focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response. 

LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria. 

We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health needs. 

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.

In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed to the post.

 

In submitting an application for a role please ensure that you only declare qualifications that are relevant to the role itself. We reserve the right to check all declared qualifications on an application form, whether they are directly relevant to the role or not. 

If you have not received any further communication from us within four weeks you are asked to assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you should have any queries regarding progress with your application form please contact us.

Please note: The Trust does not offer reimbursement of interview expenses.