Job summary
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System
Location:Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (frequency of visits to each site, to be agreed locally)
Calling all procurers!
Are you looking to develop in your procurement career? Do you had an interest in the public sector? Are you able to bring your skills to be part of a support function to the organisation?
Following our partnership with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust we have a vacancy for youto join our team as a Procurement Specialist working closely with a range of expert staff across the organisation and beyond, you will play a significant role in the continued development of a high-quality service.
This is a fast moving and important department to work in supporting the organisation. You will apply the 5 P's (Power, People, Processes, Planning, and Prevention) to meet different challenges every day. You will be an integral part of the team providing a first-class procurement service.
We recognise that every product and service we procure on behalf of the Trusts will affect each patient, we are committed to providing best value services, goods, supplies and works across the non-clinical category.
Main duties of the job
- Take responsibility for the procurement of a range of services (including healthcare), equipment, consumables and digital solutions and professional services etc, by delivering a range of low to medium value contracts and develop new and innovative market offerings, methods of evaluating tender returns to maximise cash releasing benefits.
- Provide project support to Senior Procurement Managers and Head of Procurement.
- Providea full range of services, including; Strategic and Category Sourcing, Data Management and Consultancy services, Commissioned Healthcare Procurement, Operational Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Advanced Inventory Management to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and other NHS Clients including the newly formed Integrated Care Boards.
- Our Commissioning Procurement Teamwork with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) across Hampshire and IoW.
About us
Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The vision for our single corporate services is to:
- Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.
- Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.
- Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.
- Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations.
- Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.
- Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.
- Build resilience for individuals and our teams.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
There will be a requirement for you to be mobile and attend meetings at client sites, travel across the geographical area will be expected. Our NHS Procurement Team is based in a brand new facility at Lakeside North Harbour, close to Queen Alexandra Hospital on Portsmouth (Junction 12 of M27).
A mix of office and home working is supported (subject to continued review).
For further details, please see enclosed Job Description.
Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Portsmouth Hospitals University Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
Your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The vision for our single corporate services is to:
- Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.
- Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.
- Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.
- Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations.
- Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.
- Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.
- Build resilience for individuals and our teams.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
There will be a requirement for you to be mobile and attend meetings at client sites, travel across the geographical area will be expected. Our NHS Procurement Team is based in a brand new facility at Lakeside North Harbour, close to Queen Alexandra Hospital on Portsmouth (Junction 12 of M27).
A mix of office and home working is supported (subject to continued review).
For further details, please see enclosed Job Description.
Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Portsmouth Hospitals University Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
Your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Mathematics and English Language to level 2 or relevant equivalent.
- Proactive with good project management skills.
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of UK Government public procurement regulations / legislation (e.g., TUPE, Social Value, Public Contract Regulations, Freedom of Information etc).
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Mathematics and English Language to level 2 or relevant equivalent.
- Proactive with good project management skills.
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of UK Government public procurement regulations / legislation (e.g., TUPE, Social Value, Public Contract Regulations, Freedom of Information etc).
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.
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.
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).
