Job summary
This is a chance to join a rapidly changing and expanding Procurement team, the largest Procurement team in the NHS - at a forward thinking NHS Foundation Trust.
As a member of the P2P Systems & Development Team, the post holder will be expected to provide highly effective, efficient, and technical support to the Helpdesk & E-Commerce Manager. Utilising tools such as the MFT Finance & Procurement System, Integra as well as Manage Service Engine and Trust wide Financial reporting systems.
The postholder will be responsible for the support and assistance of Trust End Users & External Stakeholders and are in accordance with current Procurement procedures. In addition, the post holder will support the development of P2P Helpdesk & E-Commerce functions. Instrumental to the role is the ability to liaise and negotiate with internal stakeholders of all levels as well as collaborate with connected stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Post holder will be responsible for helpdesk support to Trust End Users and External Stakeholders and work closely with colleagues in Scan 4 Safety, Accounts Payable and E-Commerce to ensure correct procedures are followed and adhered too. Development of departmental strategies and adherence to national guidelines around carter metrics, and development to remove manual process utilising automated technology where possible.
Operational efficiency and development of proactive processes for daily running of the department will also be a consideration for the postholder and assisting senior management with delivery of the service.
To undertake any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band when requested by senior colleagues, the above indicates some of the main duties of the role which may be reviewed in light of experience and developments within the service - any review will be undertake in conjunction with the post-holder
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in and office/team environment
- Experience of customer facing roles or equivalent
- Customer Service Experience
Desirable
- Public or Private sector procurement
- Analytics
Skills
Essential
- Good communication
- Effective organisational and interpersonal
- Ability to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to manage and manipulate large volumes of data
- Negotiation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Procurement procedures
- Working knowledge of GHX and Integra platforms
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of stakeholder
- Strong worth ethic both individual and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working
Desirable
- Confidence to ask and articulate questions and thoughts
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in and office/team environment
- Experience of customer facing roles or equivalent
- Customer Service Experience
Desirable
- Public or Private sector procurement
- Analytics
Skills
Essential
- Good communication
- Effective organisational and interpersonal
- Ability to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to manage and manipulate large volumes of data
- Negotiation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Procurement procedures
- Working knowledge of GHX and Integra platforms
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of stakeholder
- Strong worth ethic both individual and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working
Desirable
- Confidence to ask and articulate questions and thoughts
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trafford
Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Davyhulme
Manchester
M41 5SL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
