Head of Procurement (Clinical)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Procurement (Clinical) who will be responsible for proactively and consistently ensuring that an effective and efficient procurement service covering clinical is provided across the Trust. This role is an integral part of the Procurement Department Senior Management Team.

Whilst the role of Head of Procurement (Clinical) requires the individual to work with and lead others, it also requires an element of autonomous working to continuously drive the department forward. The post holder is expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the Procurement department, required to adopt a flexible attitude and develop skills to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities set out below.

This is for a 12 month fixed term appointment to cover for maternity leave.

The advert will close early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to lead their team to undertake the proactive procurement of goods, services and works to achieve the best value solutions taking into account the requirements of legislation, policies, local Standing Financial Instructions and the operational requirements of the NCA.

Contributing to the development and achievement of the procurement strategy and work plan, the post holder will support on procurement issues and lead on key procurement's and other projects.

The post holder will provide a service that is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change and deliver value for money, added benefits, standardisation process improvement and improvement to Trust services.

Currently predominately home based - the role requires flexible working from Trust Offices and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role (due to the nature of the role you may be required to work on various NCA sites from time to time).

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualified or part qualified MCIPS (Level 4 / Diploma upwards)
• A good standard of general educational incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

• Leadership or postgraduate qualification
• Evidence of Continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

• Significant experience working within a Procurement function in a large organisation
• Experience of delivering projects with a proven track record of success in delivering benefits
• Experience of competitive tendering and awarding contracts that are compliant with internal governance and the Public Contract Regulations
• Experience of delivering large complex collaborative 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
• Line management experience including setting objectives, conducting appraisals

• Public sector Procurement experience
• Experience of managing, developing and leading teams of staff

Knowledge

• Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management to a high level
• Knowledge and understanding of all legislation, policy and guidance associated with competitive tendering, contract awards and compliance.

Communication

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels both internally within the organisation and externally outside of the organisation
• Ability to demonstrate skills of persuasion and influencing.

Skills

• Effective leadership skills
• Planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Excellent IT skills, ability to create and manipulate spread sheets and databases with the ability to analyse data/systems to produce management reports
• Ability to resolve complex queries from staff, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from improvement.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]

For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.

In applying for this post, you give the Trust permission to use your data for recruitment purposes.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.

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