Procurement Officer

Job summary

The post holder will be employed by Warrington and Halton Hospitals and will be based within the offices at Warrington Hospital, although you must remain flexible to work across different Bridgewater sites as and when required.

In this current climate working on behalf of Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust couldn't be more rewarding. Be part of a procurement function that's makes a real difference and goes the extra mile to demonstrate value for money.

Informal Discussions

For informal discussions about the post please telephone Sarah Davies, Head of Procurement, on 01925 662565 or email sarah.davies133@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with a range of Clinical and Corporate Services, playing a significant role in supporting delivery of the Trust's objectives in providing a high quality and patient focused service whilst demonstrating value for money.

You will be currently studying or have achieved Level 4 CIPS, with a minimum of 2 years Procurement experience. You will have good analytical and numerical skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills

About us

Known locally known as 'WHH' - the Trust is a fast-paced, ambitious organisation that is caring, compassionate, innovative and focused on the best outcomes for its patients and the employment experience of its staff. It is both aspirational and inspirational - driven to be outstanding for its patients, its staff and its communities and committed to being the best place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling two neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton it is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. It is geographically ideally positioned to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of both boroughs and beyond. A dedicated planned care centre located at Halton Hospital in Runcorn enables elective procedures to continue uninterrupted by the patient flow challenges of the 'hot' site at Warrington, where urgent, unplanned and critical care, maternity and women's and children's services are provided.

A CQC-rated 'Good' organisation with 'Outstanding' features, it is working towards university hospital status having achieved teaching status in 2019 and is working in partnership with the University of Chester and others in this regard.

A workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities and as an equal, diverse and inclusive employer the Trust is proud to have achieved both Disability Confident Leader and Navajo LGBTQ+ Charter Mark accreditations.