Job Overview
This full‑time, permanent role based at the Archipelago Offices in Frimley (location subject to change) offers an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and procurement‑literate professional to contribute to a significant programme of change within the Trust.
Working within the Procurement Team, the postholder will support the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services within the pathology category across Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS). BSPS is one of the first pathology networks established in the NHS and is recognised as one of the largest and most successful in the country. The network is committed to delivering patient‑centred services through safe, high‑quality and clinically led diagnostic provision.
Established in 1998, BSPS is a collaborative partnership between several NHS organisations including Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
As a network, BSPS continues to lead innovation in pathology services and works closely with suppliers to develop modern, network‑wide diagnostic solutions that support improved patient care.
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
Main Duties of the Job
As a key member of the Procurement Team, you will play an important role in supporting the effective sourcing and supply of goods and services across the pathology category.
You Will
* Provide professional advice on procurement and supply matters
* Support sourcing activity to ensure value for money and compliance with public procurement regulations
* Work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues across the BSPS network
* Maintain detailed knowledge of approved suppliers and available supply routes
* Identify alternative sources for specialist goods where required to ensure continuity of service
Working for Our Organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For the full list of duties, responsibilities and person specification for this role, please refer to the detailed job description attached to this vacancy.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Member of CIPS Diploma or equivalent experience
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable Criteria
* Desire to achieve/undertake CIPS or similar
* Holder of a CIPS Advanced Diploma
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrable experience of purchasing of varied range of goods and services relating to health care
* Experience of Public Sector regulations (PCR2015) and/or Procurement Act (PA23)
* Experience of reviewing contractual related documentation
* Proven track record of buying a varied range of goods and services relating to healthcare.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of processing and obtaining PAQ's, PPQ's, URN's or similar
Skills & Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Familiar with MS Office products
* Knowledge of related products and services
* Computer literate – i.e., able to use an electronic procurement system within the required parameters.
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to absorb new information quickly and then retain it and apply it.
* Numerate and able to receive, provide and manipulate complex information.
* Ability to persuade and make recommendations to senior managers based on professional judgement and expertise.
Desirable Criteria
* Working knowledge of eProc or equivalent system for Purchase Orders and invoicing.
* Working in a similar position with a similar sized organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state‑of‑the‑art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future‑proofed, featuring on‑site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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