Procurement Officer

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

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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.

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-ADM5FIN-7487

Job locations

Warrington

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Head of Procurement and Procurement Manager in obtaining the maximum possible benefits from the money spent on goods and services. Ensuring best value for money, high quality, and innovation is delivered at all times.

Full Job Description Attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Head of Procurement and Procurement Manager in obtaining the maximum possible benefits from the money spent on goods and services. Ensuring best value for money, high quality, and innovation is delivered at all times.

Full Job Description Attached

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum two years' experience working within a supplies environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS Procurement Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) level 4 or currently studying or specialist expertise in procurement and contract management'.
  • 5 GCSE's (A-C) or equivalent including Math's and English Language.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management
  • A knowledge and understanding of the terms and conditions of contract
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum two years' experience working within a supplies environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS Procurement Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) level 4 or currently studying or specialist expertise in procurement and contract management'.
  • 5 GCSE's (A-C) or equivalent including Math's and English Language.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management
  • A knowledge and understanding of the terms and conditions of contract

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Employer's website

https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Employer's website

https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Procurement Manager

Edward Roughley

edward.roughley@nhs.net

01925662783

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-ADM5FIN-7487

Job locations

Warrington

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


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