University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
This is a post to support the work of Clinical Procurement. Healthcare professional registration is required so that experience, knowledge and skills can be used to easily connect with clinicians.
The post holder will be a part of the Procurement and Supplies team, offering advice on clinically related consumables, working closely with specialist groups within the hospitals and linking with the commercial sector - Suppliers and their representatives. The aim is to recommend and introduce clinical products that are efficient and effective and promote compliance on such changes.
This post is suited to a problem solver, determined questioner, a juggler of priorities, an interpreter of data as an adjunct to developing a picture, and most of all, a good communicator.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the coverage of £220m non-pay spend across the UHL Trust, ensuring strategies for product and supplier standardisation, deliver value for money and improved services for procurement categories.
Reporting to the Clinical Procurement Advisor, the post holder is responsible for making the vital link between Clinicians and Procurement.
To enable informed, best value decision making in relation to clinical products, to create and deliver interdepartmental cost control programs and sustainable solutions.
To manage the interface between the clinical and procurement functions and thereby drive change, innovative procurement practice and contract compliance to drive out costs and improve patient care.
Job responsibilities
* Reporting to the Clinical Procurement Advisor, the post holder is responsible for making the vital link between Clinicians and Procurement. To enable informed, best value decision making in relation to clinical products, to create and deliver interdepartmental cost control programs and sustainable solutions.
* To manage the interface between the clinical and procurement functions and thereby drive change, innovative procurement practice and contract compliance to drive out costs and improve patient care.
* To provide clinical support and advice to the procurement team and liaises with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance in the use of agreed standardised products, ensuring the range of items within catalogues is rationalised to an optimum level.
* To work collaboratively with Suppliers and Product Evaluation Groups to access and change products to support the delivery of the Trust's Green Plan and Cost Improvement Plan.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
* Evidence of post-registration learning
* RGN or equivalent clinical qualification
* Maintenance of clinical registration ensuring in-depth knowledge of clinical skills and experience.
* Ongoing significant lifelong learning/portfolio (clinical experience and work)
* Demonstrable experience of assessing and managing risk
* Completion of code of Ethics - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Experience of evaluation, market and economic analysis.
* Able to analyse, understand and present complex information within the multi-professional team.
Other Requirements specific to the role
* Ability to travel between sites.
* Use of a laptop or desktop for prolonged periods of time.
* Have a flexible approach to work and be available to work outside normal working hours.
* Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS.
* Conversant with information management and technology.
* Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role.
* Enthusiastic and motivated.
* Reliable and gives attention to detail.
Experience
* Expert knowledge of complex Clinical treatments to enable the post holder to work across several specialties.
* Demonstrable understanding of supply chain function.
* Organisational knowledge.
* A knowledge and experience of Procurement legislation and procedures.
* Specialist knowledge and experience that cover a broad range of procedures/practices and demonstrates local, regional and national knowledge of infection control, health and safety and patient safety.
* Specialist knowledge of medical equipment, medical consumables, and their application.
* Experience of a range of methods of clinical product evaluations.
* Ability to critically evaluate updates from suppliers as new products are considered/developed.
* Understanding of the wider healthcare economy.
* Experience of planning both short-term and long-term initiatives.
* Evidence of complex resource management and understanding of financial risk management.
* Experience of Procurement/Category Management within the NHS.
* Experience in negotiation.
* Experience of Demand Management Techniques.
Trust Values
* Can list the Trust values and describe a personal example of application of one of them.
Communications & Relationship Skills
* Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all kinds of people.
* Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations.
* Ability to lead and cooperate with cross-functional teams to drive progress.
* Ability to provide strong leadership in a complex environment with a high level of ambiguity.
Skills
* Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills.
Planning and organisation skills
* Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines.
* Evidence of the ability to work on own initiative and plan effectively.
* Empowered to determine how best to realise delegated performance plans, within very broad guiding principles, aligned to policy, legislation and own objectives.
* Drives for results across several projects with interdependencies and changing priorities.
* Requires excellent communication, with constructive contribution to team objectives.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
* All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others.
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.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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