Band 3 Commercial Procurement Support Officer

Overview

The Commercial Procurement Support Officer role will support the Commercial Procurement Business Manager and the Commercial Procurement Services function and Trust with the efficient and effective management of all Commercial Procurement activities across all BHRUT sites and across North East London (NEL). The role will specifically provide general administrative support, project support and operational site based support across the entire Commercial Procurement Services function, and secretarial support to the Director of Commercial Procurement Services, including inbox and diary management, in the absence of the Commercial Procurement Business Manager. This role will also involve working across all Trust and/or NEL based site-based sites (as requirements dictate and emerge) in support of all commercial procurement deliverables and activities, projects, programmes and service outcomes. Additionally, this role will work collaboratively in a matrix structure on a project and programme specific basis, as both a supportive team member, as directed by the Director of Commercial Procurement Services or the Commercial Procurement Business Manager.

Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.

We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust\’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.

All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.

To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.

All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.

Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.

In line with UKVI guidelines BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.

We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.

Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application. If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes (\”vaping\”) may be used outside hospital buildings.

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support, project support and operational site based support across the Commercial Procurement Services function.
• Provide secretarial support to the Director of Commercial Procurement Services, including inbox and diary management, in the absence of the Commercial Procurement Business Manager.
• Work across all Trust/NEL site-based sites as required to support commercial procurement deliverables, projects, programmes and service outcomes.
• Collaborate in a matrix structure on project and programme basis as a supportive team member under the direction of the Director or the Commercial Procurement Business Manager.

Other information

• We operate two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen\’s Hospital in Romford; keep busy emergency departments with many visitors; pursue improvements and recognise progress (e.g., shortlisted for Trust of the Year).
• We are committed to safeguarding, equality, flexible working, and open discussion about working patterns; include references requirements and TrustID verification.
• We may close vacancies early and cannot reply to all unsuccessful applications; expect potential communication via email.
• We support a smoke-free environment and allow vaping outside buildings.