The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview
To provide a high quality, comprehensive, proactive, efficient and responsive procurement service. Emphasis will be on supporting the delivery of compliant and fit for purpose contracts, showing value for money, and generating savings for the Trust in accordance with cost efficiency targets. To deputise for the Contracts Manager as appropriate. The post holder shares responsibility for undertaking complex and high value procurements and associated contract negotiations on behalf of the Trust. The post holder will also liaise with other procurement and contracting authorities and other multi-trust groups as appropriate. To lead procurement work streams as identified and allocated by the Contracts Manager or Head of Procurement
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Analyse customer requirements, assist in development of comprehensive specification tender and quotation documents suitable for competitive tendering
Attend working groups and meetings as required and provide professional procurement support and advice to customers on contractual and regulatory issues.
Participate in evaluations of new equipment, consumables or services across the Trust, analysing quality and financial returns
Have and maintain a sound working knowledge and understanding of all public sector procurement directives, regulations and legislation commensurate with the job role.
Maintain good working relationships with customers, suppliers, the Crown Commercial Service, NHS Supply Chain, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, other trusts and regulatory bodies.
·Develop appropriate purchasing arrangements for areas lacking in contract coverage.
Be aware of and ensure adherence to Trust purchasing policies and external regulatory requirements as appropriate to the product area covered.
Lead and/or conduct tender and contracting activity for allocated contracts and renewals.
Undertake and/or lead official quote and tender exercises and the more complex high value procurements in accordance with SFIs and public sector procurement regulations. Effectively and expertly use eProcurement portals (Atamis) ) for such tenders
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”
Our values:
1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.