Job summary
The post holder will support the Procurement Services Team in providing an effective and professional procurement service that delivers ongoing cost efficiencies/benefits to the Trust in line with departmental objectives. Support the delivery of the transactional procurement and low value sourcing service, handling electronic requisitions and ensuring best value is achieved. Support the procurement team to develop and maintain an efficient procurement service to stakeholders, ensuring policies and operational practices comply with the Trust SFI's, EU legislation, and other statutory requirements, providing effective procurement of all categories of services and commodities. Develop an excellent working relationship with all clinical and corporate stakeholders and ensure that the service provided to internal customers is of a high standard. The role is primarily based at Maidstone Hospital; however, you will be required to work across sites or change base as the service requires. Main duties of the job
The role will mainly involve monitoring our Procurement mailbox and answering phone calls, assisting and helping our end users with all types of queries. Using our Procurement Purchasing system - Integra, to look up requisitions and Purchase orders. Support other members of the team. About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Job description
Job responsibilities
We've provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Once your pre-employment checks have been completed, you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date, which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
5 GCSE's Desirable
Relevant vocational qualification (equivalent to NVQ level 3) A Level standard of education Experience
Essential
Good attention to detail Experience of interacting with stakeholders at all levels and external suppliers Desirable
Healthcare purchasing or supply chain management experience Skills
Essential
Good organisational skills Intermediate Microsoft Office skills Good working knowledge of Integra eSeries and/or a similar finance and procurement systems Good analytical skills Good communication and interpersonal skills 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
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address
MAIDSTONE HOSPITAL The Maidstone Hospital, MAIDSTONE ME16 9QQ Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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The post holder will support the Procurement Services Team in providing an effective and professional procurement service that delivers ongoing cost efficiencies/benefits to the Trust in line with departmental objectives. Support the delivery of the transactional procurement and low value sourcing service, handling electronic requisitions and ensuring best value is achieved. Support the procurement team to develop and maintain an efficient procurement service to stakeholders, ensuring policies and operational practices comply with the Trust SFI's, EU legislation, and other statutory requirements, providing effective procurement of all categories of services and commodities. Develop an excellent working relationship with all clinical and corporate stakeholders and ensure that the service provided to internal customers is of a high standard. The role is primarily based at Maidstone Hospital; however, you will be required to work across sites or change base as the service requires. Main duties of the job
The role will mainly involve monitoring our Procurement mailbox and answering phone calls, assisting and helping our end users with all types of queries. Using our Procurement Purchasing system - Integra, to look up requisitions and Purchase orders. Support other members of the team. About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Job description
Job responsibilities
We've provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Once your pre-employment checks have been completed, you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date, which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
5 GCSE's Desirable
Relevant vocational qualification (equivalent to NVQ level 3) A Level standard of education Experience
Essential
Good attention to detail Experience of interacting with stakeholders at all levels and external suppliers Desirable
Healthcare purchasing or supply chain management experience Skills
Essential
Good organisational skills Intermediate Microsoft Office skills Good working knowledge of Integra eSeries and/or a similar finance and procurement systems Good analytical skills Good communication and interpersonal skills 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
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address
MAIDSTONE HOSPITAL The Maidstone Hospital, MAIDSTONE ME16 9QQ Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
