About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Procurement Specialist within the Procurement Department at our Trust.
The post holder will be part of the Clinical Procurement team, embedded in the Strategic Procurement team who undertake a pivotal role in delivering significant value and cost improvement in a creative, strategic and innovative way relating to commercial income and expenditure contracts in order to assist the Trust and wider Foundation Group in meeting its financial targets and objectives, alongside safe and effective patient care delivery.
Main duties of the job
Main duties consist of working with the procurement team, nurses and other clinical staff to identify products where quality can be maintained or enhanced and costs can be reduced in line with the model hospital, productivity and efficiency.
Working with the Clinical Procurement Nurse Lead, you will support the delivery of specified clinical procurement projects, within agreed timelines,requiring the specialist knowledge and skills provided through professional registration, either in nursing/ midwifery or other qualified health care professionals.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
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Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical
Work closely with the Clinical Procurement Nurse Lead, to support medical colleagues, matrons, ward managers and other staff to achieve value through the use of the most appropriate clinical supplies, critically reviewing purchasing , practice and procedures.
Working as a liaison between the Procurement team and clinical teams.
Working with the Clinical Procurement Nurse Lead to review all clinical non pay spend and identify and develop divisional procurement projects, as part of the annual procurement work plan.
Develop close working relationships with the relevant internal divisional managers and senior management team to optimise products where this can be achieved, without compromising the quality of patient care and outcomes, whilst focussing on value.
Follow the guidance set out in the Clinical Product Optimisation Policy and supporting SOP to ensure that New Product Introduction and Optimisation projects are presented at the Clinical Product Optimisation group (CPOG). Take ownership and support clinical stakeholders to complete the relevant documentation and provide a presentation for CPOG.
Consider the sustainable impacts of products procured.
Provide expert specialist advice and support to clinical and non-clinical staff, off all levels, in relation to clinical procurement practices.
Identify and work with clinical experts within specialities to secure commitment to agreed purchasing plans and or product formularies. Responsibility for making product change recommendations to achieve better value for the organisation.
Support the embedding of clinical procurement procedures across the division ensuring that change is managed through the defined processes.
Assist in identifying key risk areas and ensure these are managed, reported and controlled.
Actively participate in collaborative initiatives at either local, regional or national level.
Lead on a portfolio of divisional clinical projects assigned by the Clinical Procurement Nurse Lead. Work with clinical staff and procurement staff and the data team to identify, analyse and present complex data on clinical products e.g. product choice, usage, trends, to underpin optimisation initiatives.
Liaise with category managers to undertake critical analysis of new product and potential suppliers as required from a clinicians perspective.
Provide product and project related support to clinical colleagues to support compliance and project uptake.
Promote best practice and governance across the Trust and wider Foundation Group in procurement matters.
Ensure compliance with Trust procurement policies and procedures across the Trust and Foundation Group.
Initiate and manage specific clinical product evaluation projects, considering existing local and national guidelines (e.g. NICE) and best practice, involving the product users at every stage and maintaining comprehensive documentation, inclusive of MIA if applicable.
Promote awareness and understanding within the Trust and the wider Foundation Group of the function and usage of products within the materials management (stock control) teams, increase understanding of clinical concerns and issues and the positive impact of effective clinical procurement strategies on the quality of patient care.
Address and deter practices which deviate from the processes outlined in the Trust Standing Financial Instructions, Procurement Policy and Process.
General Duties:
To maintain professional registration in line with the post holders professional body, i.e. NMC, HCPC.
Act in a professional manner, role modelling behaviours in line with Trust values and in accordance with their professional code.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Please provide examples that demonstrate a significant period of relevant experience gained following qualification or graduation. Please provide examples that demonstrate substantial senior-level experience within a relevant clinical or functional setting. Please provide examples that demonstrate extensive, detailed specialist knowledge of one or more clinical specialties within hospital or community patient services. Please provide examples of your experience in undertaking product evaluations, including your role, the approach taken and the outcome achieved.
Desirable
Please confirm whether you have experience of leading change management and, if so, provide a relevant example. Please confirm whether you have experience of establishing networks or groups that have delivered significant change and, if so, provide a relevant example. Please share whether you have experience of critically evaluating and analysing clinical patient pathways, products, treatments or services using recognised research methodologies and, if so, provide a relevant example.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Please describe your knowledge and experience of the supply chain function, including any category-specific products, equipment or services with which you have worked. How have you applied this knowledge to support effective procurement or supply decisions? Please provide an example of how you have applied relevant professional guidelinessuch as infection prevention and control, health and safety, or patient safetywhen evaluating or introducing a product, service or change. Please describe an occasion when you critically analysed complex information, data or spreadsheets and produced a clear written report. What conclusions or recommendations did you make, and how did you evaluate the resulting benefits or outcomes? Please provide an example of how you have used Excel to analyse spend data, assess procurement or supply options and identify best value. Please explain the approach you took and the impact of your analysis. Please describe a project that you managed collaboratively across teams or organisations. How did you maintain an inclusive and focused leadership approach, coordinate those involved, and use persuasion or influencing skills to achieve the required outcome? Please provide an example of how you have communicated complex information to groups or individuals within the wider healthcare economy. How did you tailor your approach and use tools such as PowerPoint, graphical representations or a communications matrix to support understanding and engagement?
Desirable
Please confirm your knowledge of the procurement procedure. Give us an example of any experience of writing for publication and research.
Other Job Requirements Essential
Please demonstrate how you have used national clinical or category-specific guidance, research and policies to develop procurement strategies that meet or exceed national and local organisational goals and standards. Include a specific example and the outcome achieved. Please provide an example of when you have supported clinical or professional clients and/or suppliers in difficult or distressing circumstances. Explain how you approached the situation and the outcome.
Qualifications Essential
BSC or equivalent qualification or significant senior level clinical experience. Professional Registration i.e. RN, AHP, ODP. Significant post registration experience and evidence of continuing professional development post-graduation. Maintenance of clinical/professional registration ensuring in depth knowledge of clinical/functional skills and experience. Evidence of a leadership or management qualification or relevant experience.
Desirable
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or working towards. ENB988 or SLAIP or equivalent qualification.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address The Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
REDDITCH
Worcestershire
B98 7UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)