Job summary Modality LLP is a large-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovative approach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialist care, leading to high quality patient outcomes. We work in partnership with a number of hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient services with more care being delivered in community settings. We are looking to recruit to the role of a Purchasing Assistant. We are seeking dedicated postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. This job is suitable for individuals have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring a high-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of their own competence. As an employee with us you can benefit from Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata Employee discounts and benefits scheme Employee assistance programme (EAP) Education and career pathways Enhanced Family friendly policies Flexible working Wellbeing support and initiative If you are interested, please read on Main duties of the job The Purchasing Assistant will work alongside the Purchasing Manager to implement and monitor operational processes in relation to clinical and non-clinical stock. In order to do this the purchasing assistant will have to be able to drive to multiple locations and work over the weekend when required. About us Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK. Our service offer and expertise include: Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,874.88 to £26,397.29 a year per annum WTE Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0363-25-0011 Job locations Modality LLP Lyndon House Edgbaston B16 8PE Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role. You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways. If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge, we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded people. Please note Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period. Pre-employment Vaccinations As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement. Right to work checks All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to work in the UK at the interview stage. References References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer. Employment history You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role. You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways. If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge, we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded people. Please note Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period. Pre-employment Vaccinations As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement. Right to work checks All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to work in the UK at the interview stage. References References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer. Employment history You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of engagement with clinical and non- clinical stakeholders at different levels of an organisation, Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels. NHS / Health Sector Experience; understanding operations of a health services organisation, especially delivery of outpatient and daycase clinical activity. Experience of stakeholder engagement and management. Experience of leading change / implementation of change process. Previous experience in a similar function or experience in purchasing. Negotiation skills; experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers. Skills Essential Good project management and organisational skills. Thorough and task focused. Good communication skills (upwards and downwards). Ability to analyse complex information and interpret /draw conclusions; Confident in data manipulation and report presentation with good eye for detail. Understanding Purchasing Principles. Personal Qualities Essential Self-Motivated and Self-directed. Well organised, methodical and detail oriented. Analytical and Numeric skills. Good verbal and written communication skills to individuals at all levels within and outside of the organisation. Strong work ethic as part of a team and working on own initiative. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of engagement with clinical and non- clinical stakeholders at different levels of an organisation, Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels. NHS / Health Sector Experience; understanding operations of a health services organisation, especially delivery of outpatient and daycase clinical activity. Experience of stakeholder engagement and management. Experience of leading change / implementation of change process. Previous experience in a similar function or experience in purchasing. Negotiation skills; experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers. Skills Essential Good project management and organisational skills. Thorough and task focused. Good communication skills (upwards and downwards). Ability to analyse complex information and interpret /draw conclusions; Confident in data manipulation and report presentation with good eye for detail. Understanding Purchasing Principles. Personal Qualities Essential Self-Motivated and Self-directed. Well organised, methodical and detail oriented. Analytical and Numeric skills. Good verbal and written communication skills to individuals at all levels within and outside of the organisation. Strong work ethic as part of a team and working on own initiative. 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 Modality LLP Address Modality LLP Lyndon House Edgbaston B16 8PE Employer's website https://www.modalitycommunityservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)