Job summaryThe three Partner Trusts have set an objective of creating a single procurement function which will help support the sustainable provision of clinical and non-clinical services. A newly formed Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative, hosted by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, will provide procurement and supply chain services to its Partner Trusts, and may extend over time to service other bodies within the Integrated Care System.
You will work as a Deputy Director for Governance, Assurance & Sustainability across all Partner Trusts as a credible procurement and commercial lead providing strategic advice and guidance to clinical and corporate colleagues. You will act as a trusted procurement professional encouraging collaboration between Care Groups and Procurement and Supply Chain teams across all Partner Trusts to maximise procurement and commercial outcomes for the patients in our care.
Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for the overall management of the procurement and supply chain governance, assurance and sustainability agenda, including management of the systems team. This requires ensuring that all procurement and supply chain activity is compliant with all current policy and legislation, developing appropriate policy and providing training to all staff. All policies and processes should be developed to achieve financial savings and value for money. You will provide a commercially focussed, dynamic service which encourages innovation, delivers value and achieves social value and sustainability improvements for Partner Trusts.
You will be responsible for the management of 10 procurement and system professionals as part of the wider 130 procurement and supply chain team. Responsibilities include recruitment, appraisals, managing continual professional development and individual's performance. Responsible for budget and physical resources, you will ensure that value for money is achieved from all commercial and procurement activity across the Partner Trusts.
About usThe Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for details on the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for details on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Advanced theoretical & professional knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training.
- Expert knowledge of procurement strategy acquired by professional procurement qualification (CIPS) or vocational level 4 plus MBA or equivalent experience.
- Additional specialist knowledge in procurement, project management, financial management.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
Desirable - Leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience Essential - Experience in the management of a complex, multi-site portfolio.
- Experience of implementing strategy with evidence of monetary savings and innovative ways of working.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of performance measurement.
- Demonstrable knowledge of risk assessment and contingency planning.
Desirable - NHS experience.
- Experience of implementing e-commerce processes and systems to suit the needs to the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential - Advanced theoretical & professional knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training.
- Expert knowledge of procurement strategy acquired by professional procurement qualification (CIPS) or vocational level 4 plus MBA or equivalent experience.
- Additional specialist knowledge in procurement, project management, financial management.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
Desirable - Leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience Essential - Experience in the management of a complex, multi-site portfolio.
- Experience of implementing strategy with evidence of monetary savings and innovative ways of working.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of performance measurement.
- Demonstrable knowledge of risk assessment and contingency planning.
Desirable - NHS experience.
- Experience of implementing e-commerce processes and systems to suit the needs to the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
AddressAny Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative Office
Grimsby/ Hull/ Scarborough/ York
Grimsby/ Hull/ Scarborough/ York
HU3 2JZ
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