Overview
NHS Grampian is looking for a motivated, experienced professional to take up the permanent role of Clinical Procurement Specialist. This person will assist the Organisation in achieving effective and efficient use of medical and surgical supplies whilst maintaining quality. They will provide clinical support and advice through knowledge and experience to multidisciplinary healthcare professionals across NHS Grampian in relation to the selection, evaluation, procurement and use of clinical equipment. They will lead to develop and maintain an interface between all clinical service users and the Procurement Service regarding the use and acquisition of medical and surgical products, redesigning and controlling stock and non-stock purchases to achieve the financial target. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, proposing ideas and solutions to deliver a better service to staff and patients.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical support and advice to multidisciplinary healthcare professionals on the selection, evaluation, procurement and use of clinical equipment.
* Lead the interface between clinical service users and the Procurement Service for use and acquisition of medical and surgical products.
* Redesign and control stock and non-stock purchases to achieve financial targets.
* Collaborate with teams to improve service delivery for staff and patients.
Qualifications
* Relevant degree and/or be a Registered Nurse or an Allied Health Professional.
* Use specialist medical and surgical knowledge to influence change.
* Experience in a Health, social care or related public sector environment.
* Ability to deal with problems efficiently and effectively.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries can be sent to Lisa Pattullo (Commercial Procurement Manager) lisa.pattullo@nhs.scot
Equality and Inclusion
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. We strive to maintain a positive culture supported by our NHS and Social Care values.
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