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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 April 2025

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Job summary

Closing Date: 16 April 2025 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 17 April 2025

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 28 April 2025

We're a friendly, hardworking team that's looking for someone determined and enthusiastic to join the buying team at BTHFT. In return, we can support you to develop and further your procurement career in a lively, forward-looking workplace.

There's never been a better time to be part of the important role that procurement plays in driving improvements in services and stimulating innovation to improve patient care - so why not join us?

The ideal candidate should enjoy working as part of a team, be motivated and able to influence.

Main duties of the job

Please cover all areas within the Person Specification with examples on why the applicant meets that criteria when you are completing your application.

For an informal discussion please contact - Chris Boylan, Deputy Head of Procurement 01274 274750

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7075282

Job locations

BTHFT

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in a procurement department or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Working in a health service environment

Skills

Essential

  • Good keyboard skills
  • Organising own workload
  • Time Management
  • Communication skills (telephone, face to face and written) at all levels, internal/external to the Trust
  • Multi-tasking and ability to work on own initiative
  • Conscientious attitude/attention to detail
  • Team working within department and across the Trust

Desirable

  • Customer Service Skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Knowledge of basic procurement principles

Desirable

  • Basic negotiation with suppliers
  • Knowledge of Public Procurement Legislation

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE pass in Maths and English* C or 4 above

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation Stage*
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in a procurement department or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Working in a health service environment

Skills

Essential

  • Good keyboard skills
  • Organising own workload
  • Time Management
  • Communication skills (telephone, face to face and written) at all levels, internal/external to the Trust
  • Multi-tasking and ability to work on own initiative
  • Conscientious attitude/attention to detail
  • Team working within department and across the Trust

Desirable

  • Customer Service Skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Knowledge of basic procurement principles

Desirable

  • Basic negotiation with suppliers
  • Knowledge of Public Procurement Legislation

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE pass in Maths and English* C or 4 above

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation Stage*

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Procurement

Chris Boylan

chris.boylan@bthft.nhs.uk

01274274750

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7075282

Job locations

BTHFT

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


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