Overview
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Clinical Procurement Specialist will report to the Senior Nurse Advisor and provide advice, assistance and support on all clinically related matters to all levels of staff within the ICS as part of the procurement agenda. The role requires a professional with extensive clinical knowledge who will promote a standardised approach to the selection of sustainable clinically related products across the ICS, and support the vision of the new function.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working with partners and leveraging advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.
Flexible working options are available as we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance. If you require support or guidance due to a disability or long-term health condition, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net. We reserve the right to close this advert early. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Responsibilities
* Use clinical expertise to provide clinical advice to Hertfordshire and West Essex IC NHS Procurement staff, Trust staff including nurses, medical staff, Allied Health Professionals and other stakeholders.
* Use a systematic approach to identify clinical product rationalisation / standardisation across a wide range of clinical products.
* Engage proactively with clinical and non-clinical networks to influence procurement of goods and services considering quality, legislation, health & safety and cost.
* Support the Trust in identifying or replacing product issues in relation to Medical Device Alerts issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency.
* Provide clinical expertise during tender processes / act as project member.
Qualifications and Experience
* Professional with extensive clinical knowledge and expertise.
* Knowledge of Public Sector Procurement legislation and ability to support the application of an effective procurement process to ensure products are of the correct quality, offer value for money and are compliant with National guidelines/legislation and the sustainable procurement, net zero and social value agenda.
* Experience supporting the ICS Team to realise annual cash releasing savings through a standardised approach to product selection while ensuring quality and compliance.
* Ability to support Trusts within the ICS to manage clinical risk related to patient safety, legislation changes and Medical Device Alerts.
* Ability to work with the Senior Nurse Advisor to establish the ICS as a centre of excellence, ensuring efficient, cost-effective and responsive service delivery.
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