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Job summary
Support the management of the procurement across ICT, Estates/Logistics, Fleet, and Corporate portfolios;
- Ensure the Trust is compliant with the Standard Financial Instructions in terms of procurement activities;
- To support and conduct tendering activity / request for quotation in line with the appropriate legislation;
- Help Keep momentum in the workflow and to raise any un-compliant requisition in line with the Trust SFIs and to release approved orders in a timely manner;
- To support the contracts database.
- Responsible for new supplier registration process, in line with Oracle and the procurement procedures
- Responsible for managing incident report which are referred to procurement and escalating up the supply chain for resolution
- To support the procurement team for general enquires /mail box
- To support the team in compiling information for spend analysis
Main duties of the job
- Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust;
- Deliver excellent levels of customer service to all visitors and staff at the Trust;
- Act as an advocate for the Trust and its contribution to the Health Service arena through creating and maintaining effective partnerships and relationships with staff, clients and the general public;
- Support the Trust culture of collaborative, flexible cross-team working and commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes, which support the Government's policies on Healthcare;
- Work with sensitivity and an understanding of the issues facing those working to deliver health services to the UK population;
- Comply with corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust;
- Develop effective ways of working and create strong partnerships and relationships with all stakeholders to support the implementation of the Government's policies on Health;
- Contribute to and deliver on the Trust's Plan and Business Objectives and national and local initiatives relating to the front line emergency services;
- Ensure the Trust meets its Emergency Preparedness requirements in line with the regional and national strategy
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Details
Date posted
12 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year / per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-6218458
Job locations
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Abbey Court, Eagle Way
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Abbey Court, Eagle Way
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
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