Job summary
As a Contract Officer at North Cheshire & Mersey NHS you will support the Contracting team in obtaining the maximum possible benefits from the money spent on goods and services.
You will help to ensure that the best value for money, high quality and innovation is delivered at all times.
You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts for goods and services to ensure effective contract management is delivered for all contracts.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the award winning Procurement team here at North Cheshire & Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
As a member of the contracting team you will help provide effective support in the management and control of Trust non-pay expenditure, leading on delivery of projects and workplans.
You will use your excellent communication and relationship skills to work closely with stakeholders to ensure that projects and objectives are delivered in a timely manner.
Leading on quotation exercises to award formal contracts, you will be responsible for a portfolio of contracts and ensure effective contract management.
About us
North Cheshire & Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities areavailable in the full Job Description and Person Specification which youcan find on the right-hand side of the advert page.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience working within a Procurement/ Supplies environment
- Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload
Desirable
- Previous NHS procurement experience
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent including Maths and English Language
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 or currently studying
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management
- A knowledge and understanding of the terms and conditions of contract
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Possess knowledge and understanding of purchasing legislation, policies and guidelines such as quotation, tender and relevant procurement thresholds
- Good analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
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
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address
Warrington Hospital
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
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