Clinical Procurement Specialist
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it.Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’.Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS.We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.
Job overview
Are you an experienced Clinical Procurement Specialist looking to join an ambitious team in one of the most complex and large NHS Trusts in the UK. As a senior member in a newly established position, you will play a key role in developing and implementing the new Procurement and Supply Chain operating model and strategy across Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation and the ‘Smart Together’ Shared Service.
We are embarking on an exciting transformation journey! Under new leadership, our Procurement and Supply Chain Transformation Programme aims to revolutionise our operations.
We seek a forward-thinking, innovative Clinical Procurement Specialist to join our large, complex, and demanding clinical procurement offer and program, developing our commercial approach through Category Management and Strategic Sourcing. Working with the senior leadership team, you will foster a positive, high-performing culture by building trust and accountability with all team members.
Main duties of the job- Report to the Director of Procurement and be part of the leadership team.
- Provide specialist, expert clinical advice and support to enable clinical teams and front-line staff to deliver the highest possible quality patient care.
- Develop and manage the vital link between clinical stakeholders and procurement.
- Engage with multi-functional teams at all levels across Guy’s and St Thomas’ and the Shared Service.
- Work closely with stakeholders, including clinicians, service managers, suppliers, professional associations, partner organisations, and system colleagues.
- Lead clinical procurement programs and support implementing category and sourcing strategies across a complex procurement project portfolio.
The post holder will be positive, forward thinking and resilient. You will strive for high standards in delivering clinical procurement that supports the delivery of patient care, with a focus on resilience and sustainability. As the Clinical Procurement Specialist, you will report to the Director of Procurement and manage the interface between the clinical and commercial functions, leading change with innovative procurement practice and contract compliance to drive out costs and improve patient care.
Working for our organisation
Why join us:
- Be part of an inclusive department with a flexible hybrid working approach and great annual leave offer, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
- Access to individual development opportunities and mentorship for career progression.
- Access to a great salary and an NHS pension.
- Contribute directly to our transformation journey, influencing the future of procurement and supply chain operations.
You will be a self-starter with an ability to effectively manage you own workload to meet the needs of the Shared Service. We are looking for someone with a can-do, growth mindset who is able to work in a complex and stimulating environment. You will be an integral part of a senior leadership team who will transform the service in the coming years.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full Job Description and Personal Specification should be downloaded.- ‘Smart Together’ is a shared procurement and supply chain service hosted by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, one of the leading hospitals in the country and serve the hospitals across south east London.
Smart Together currently provides its services to GSTT and 4 other NHS Trusts, namely, Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Relevant degree and experience in a nursing or medical role.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential criteria- Line management experience including setting objectives, conducting appraisals
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and policies.
- Significant experience working within a procurement environment
- Experience of delivering procurement projects with a proven track record of success in delivering benefits and savings
- Experience of managing various stakeholders including third party organisations to deliver results through influence and persuasion
- Demonstrated experience in supporting and enhancing project and operational performance, including the development and monitoring of output and outcome measures.
Skills
Essential criteria- Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage complex multi-stranded projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies.
- Ability to lead and influence.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service.We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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