Job vacancy: Clinical Procurement Specialist, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester

Job summary

Main area: Procurement & Nursing
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Agile working patterns open to discussion)
Job ref: 358-6746734-COR

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: County Hall
Town: Leicester
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59

Clinical Procurement Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Reporting to the Clinical Procurement Advisor, the post holder is responsible for making the vital link between Clinicians and Procurement. To enable informed, best value decision making in relation to clinical products, to create and deliver interdepartmental cost control programs and sustainable solutions.
To manage the interface between the clinical and procurement functions and thereby drives change, innovative procurement practice and contract compliance to drive out costs and improve patient care.
To provide clinical support and advice to the procurement team and liaises with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance in the use of agreed standardised products, ensuring the range of items within catalogues is rationalised to an optimum level.
To work collaboratively with Suppliers and Product Evaluation Groups to access and change products to support the delivery of the Trust’s Green Plan and Cost Improvement Plan.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Healthcare related degree
Post graduate qualification or extensive equivalent experience
Evidence of post registration learning
RGN or equivalent clinical qualification
Maintenance of clinical registration ensuring in-depth knowledge of clinical skills and experience.
Ongoing significant lifelong learning/portfolio (clinical experience and work)
Demonstrable experience of assessing and managing risk

Desirable criteria

Completion of code of Ethics - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

Experience of evaluation, market and economic analysis.
Commercial awareness.
Able to analyse, understand and present complex information within the multi professional team.

Other Requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

Ability to travel between sites.
Use of a laptop or desktop for prolonged periods of time.
Have a flexible approach to work and be available to work outside normal working hours
Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS.
Conversant with information management and technology.
Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role.
Enthusiastic and motivated.
Reliable and gives attention to detail.
Commercial awareness
Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required

Experience

Essential criteria

Expert knowledge of complex Clinical treatments to enable post holder to work across several specialities
Demonstrable and understanding of f supply chain function.
Organisational knowledge
A knowledge and experience of Procurement legislation and procedures
Specialist knowledge and experience that cover a broad range of procedures / practices and demonstrates local, regional and national knowledge of infection control, health and safety and patient safety
Specialist knowledge of medical equipment, medical consumables, and their application .
Experience of a range of methods of clinical product evaluations.
Ability to critically evaluate updates from suppliers as new products are considered / developed.
Understanding of the wider healthcare economy.
Organisational knowledge.
Experience of planning both short -term and long -term initiatives.
Demonstrable project management.
Evidence of complex resource management and understanding of financial risk management.
Line management experience

Desirable criteria

Experience of Procurement/Category Management within the NHS.
Experience in negotiation.
Experience of Demand Management Techniques

Trust Values

Essential criteria

Can list the Trust values and describe a personal example of application of one of them

Communications & Relationship Skills

Essential criteria

Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all kinds of people.
Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations.
Ability to lead and cooperate with cross functional teams to drive progress.
Ability to provide strong leadership in a complex environment with a high level of ambiguity

Skills

Essential criteria

Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines.
Evidence of the ability to work on own initiative and plan effectively.
Empowered to determine how best to realise delegated performance plans, within very broad guiding principles, aligned to policy, legislation and own objectives.
Drives for results across several projects with interdependencies and changing priorities
Requires excellent communication, with constructive contribution to team objectives.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.