About this role
Job summary
This role is an exciting opportunity to be an key part of a dynamic team delivering Great Ormond Street's fantastic new building - the Children's Cancer Centre.
The role will be responsible for end-to-end management of the equipping process for all the GOSH-supplied equipment for the new facility - from Imaging scanners and major medical equipment to bedside and waiting room furniture.
The successful candidate will work closely with the GOSH Procurement department, clinical and operational teams and construction partners to ensure the right equipment is specified, procured, and installed in time for the moves in the new building.
Main duties of the job
Lead procurement of capital equipment for the CCC, including development of specifications and tender documentation, and agreeing evaluation methodologies and contract award processes Design, implement and own a controlled information database which meets the requirements of the Procurement and Project teams to manage the procurement of ~10,000 trust-supply items of equipment. Develop bills of quantities, procurement packages and room equipment schedules Develop and manage detailed equipping plans ensuring that they are aligned with construction milestones and commissioning programmes and are integrated into the wider Children's Cancer Centre programme Establish and lead equipment workstreams and delivery groups, ensuring clear governance, reporting and accountability Monitor progress against milestones, budgets and quality standards, taking corrective action where required Build and maintain strong working relationships with clinical, operational and technical stakeholders across the Trust Work with other programme leads (eg Imaging/Pharmacy) to ensure co-ordination with other transformational projects and clear responsibilities between them. Lead the equipment validation process, engaging with stakeholders to confirm equipment requirements and ensuring those accurately reflect service needs and operational plans
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Job description Job responsibilities
he full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values Essential
Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
Degree, or equivalent experience, in a relevant discipline Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM or equivalent) or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Procurement or commercial qualification (e.g. CIPS) Knowledge of NHS capital / equipping programmes or healthcare planning
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes, preferably within capital or healthcare environments Experience of public sector procurement processes, regulations and governance - including tendering, evaluation and supplier management Experience of setting and managing budgets, and of delivering value for money Experience of developing and managing detailed project plans, risk registers and reporting frameworks
Desirable
Experience delivering equipping, FF&E commissioning or other elements of hospital redevelopment programmes Knowledge of healthcare equipment, clinical environments and commissioning requirements Understanding of logistics planning for capital project delivery
Skills/Abilities Essential
Strong project management skills including planning, coordination and delivery against milestones Procurement and commercial awareness Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex information clearly Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Sound knowledge of relevant IT package (e.g. Excel, project planning tools, databases) Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and with a broad range of different stakeholders
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 Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)