At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clinical procurement to enhance patient care and drive cost improvements.
- Company: Join a leading NHS trust focused on impactful healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development support, and a values-driven culture.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for significant career growth.
- Why this job: Shape clinical sourcing and make a real difference in patient outcomes.
- Qualifications: Senior-level clinical experience and strong data analysis skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44595 - 54505 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will support clinical procurement within a strategic framework to drive value and cost improvements in clinical spend while safeguarding patient care.
You will collaborate with nurses, clinical staff and the Procurement Nurse Lead to optimise product selection and procurement projects across divisions.
The role focuses on aligning procurement with patient outcomes, policy guidelines and sustainable practices, delivering impact through data-informed decisions.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape clinical sourcing at a large NHS trust and contribute to financial targets.
- Pay / Benefits
- flexible working (Timewise accreditation)
- opportunity to impact patient care
- support for professional development
- structured Improvement System culture
- Trust values-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clinical teams to optimise product selection while maintaining quality
- Act as liaison between Procurement and clinical staff
- Lead divisional procurement projects within the annual work plan
- Build relationships with internal managers to maximise value without compromising care
- Present New Product Introduction and Optimisation projects at the Clinical Product Optimisation group (CPOG)
- Provide expert advice on procurement practices to staff at all levels
- Identify and secure commitment to purchasing plans or product formularies
- Support embedding procurement procedures and manage change through defined processes
- Identify risk areas and ensure they are managed and reported
- Participate in local, regional, or national collaborative initiatives
- Lead a portfolio of clinical projects and analyse data to underpin optimisation
- Analyse product usage, trends and supplier options with clinicians
- Promote governance and compliance with Trust policies across the Foundation Group
- Initiate clinical product evaluation projects referencing NICE and other guidelines
- Promote awareness of procurement functions within stock control and clinical concerns
- Address deviations from Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement Policy
- Maintain professional registration and model Trust values
- Key requirements
- Significant, senior-level clinical or functional experience
- Extensive knowledge of one or more clinical specialties
- Experience in undertaking product evaluations with outcomes
- Proven ability to lead change management and/or networks delivering significant change (Desirable)
- Experience in critically evaluating clinical pathways and products using recognised methodologies (Desirable)
- Knowledge of supply chain functions and procurement for category-specific products
- Ability to analyse complex data and produce clear reports
- Proficient Excel data analysis and ability to present findings
- Experience managing cross-team projects and influencing stakeholders
- UK professional registration (NMC/HCPC or equivalent) and continuing professional development
- Leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of procurement procedures (Desirable)
- Experience writing for publication or research (Desirable)
- Understanding of infection prevention, health, safety and patient safety considerations (Essential)
- Collaborative mindset
- Strong communication skills
- stakeholder management and influencing
- Excel data analysis
- Power Point presentations
- data-to-decision storytelling
Clinical Procurement Specialist employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
