Job summary
If you are ready for a new challenge and can drive the delivery of complex procurement solutions on behalf of our stakeholders, we want to hear from you!
This is exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and credible Procurement Professional to join the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Procurement team.
The SYB Pathology network builds on the high quality pathology services currently provided in each of the five Acute Trusts to provide the best possible service for patients across the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint. It is our mission to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond.
Main duties of the job
The Pathology Procurement Team are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Procurement Specialist with substantial experience of working in a public sector procurement environment.
The postholder will work with stakeholders to enhance relationships , drive productive collaboration and effective forward planning to manage pathology activity.
Reporting to the Head of Pathology Procurement, the Procurement Specialist will provide procurement expertise to stakeholders within the 5 Acute Trusts which form the Pathology Network . The post holder will advise on successful contracting within the context of UK public procurement regulations and the Trust's internal regulations and policies.
About us
Whilst Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is host employer the post holder may be required to undertake duties at any of the sites within the Network, these include;
- Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
- The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT)
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT).
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers 5 hospital sites, provides care from over 40 community settings and has an excellent reputation for research.
As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. As mentioned in the outset, we provide excellent staff benefits including commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
We can offer the successful Candidate;
- Hybrid working - including home and office working
- Flexible working scheme.
- Generous annual leave scheme.
- Learning and Development opportunities - access to hundreds of courses through the Skills Development Network
- An opportunity to be part of a wider award winning procurement team, working from recently renovated offices.
- Willingness to consider flexible working arrangements including condensed hours and part time.
- Access to NHS discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term/Secondment contract basis for a period until 31st March 2025 due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term/secondment contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the projects implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please speak to your line manager about a secondment prior to submitting an application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term/Secondment contract basis for a period until 31st March 2025 due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term/secondment contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the projects implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please speak to your line manager about a secondment prior to submitting an application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English (grade C / 4 or above).
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Diploma, or a degree in a business-related subject, or equivalent experience
- Must be prepared to become CIPS qualified
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Further education qualification in relevant discipline, Business Studies or similar
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a buying role.
- Accustomed to dealing with suppliers at all levels.
- UK Public Sector procurement experience.
Desirable
- NHS experience.
- Understand tenders, quotes and procurement procedures and regulations.
- Contract Management.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good interpersonal skills: impact and influence
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to use initiative
- Prepared to travel when required to visit suppliers or other Trusts.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English (grade C / 4 or above).
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Diploma, or a degree in a business-related subject, or equivalent experience
- Must be prepared to become CIPS qualified
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Further education qualification in relevant discipline, Business Studies or similar
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a buying role.
- Accustomed to dealing with suppliers at all levels.
- UK Public Sector procurement experience.
Desirable
- NHS experience.
- Understand tenders, quotes and procurement procedures and regulations.
- Contract Management.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good interpersonal skills: impact and influence
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to use initiative
- Prepared to travel when required to visit suppliers or other Trusts.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
