Theatre & Imaging Procurement Officer

Great Ormond Street Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a Theatre & Imaging Procurement Officer to lead stock control for theatre and imaging, managing receipts, distribution, shortages and non-catalogue items. The role involves collaborating with clinical teams, procurement and supply chain to ensure value for money and high quality patient care within the NHS framework.

You will train end users on procurement systems and support governance, safety and performance across the speciality, while supporting the

Qualifications

• Experience of procurement/purchasing/warehousing.
• Knowledge of professional procurement principles and supply chain management.
• Inventory control.
• Experience in the management of teams.
• Understand principles of stock taking procedures.
• Knowledge of operational procedures.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience of working in a hospital support services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead theatre and imaging cabinet and non-cabinet stock projects.
• Manage daily stock receipt, distribution and replenishment in theatre and imaging.
• Ensure end users are trained in all systems including Trust Bank temporary staff.
• Support governance, safety, and cross-functional partnerships in supply chain services.

Job description

Do you want to make a difference and join our Theatre Team? Do you want to work in a fast moving, dynamic, results driven department focused on building strong working relationships with its stakeholders? Do you want to share in the pride associated with working for the NHS? We are looking to recruit a Theatre and Imaging Procurement Officer to join our Directorate to work closely with the Theatres and Imaging Team and our Clinical Sourcing Team to provide a customer centric service to drive the sourcing of value for money products and services to support the delivery of high quality clinical care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

A specialist Theatre and Imaging supplies inventory position is responsible for the daily management of the theatre and imaging direct stock control, this includes management of receipt and distribution of stock, replenishment of stocks at their point of use and reviewing the movement of goods and supply chain issues for a busy department in line with the Procurement and speciality Strategy. The Procurement Team specialise in Portfolio management, Supply Chain and non-catalogue purchase.

To lead on as required cabinet and non-cabinet projects ensuring that all catalogue and non-catalogue stock is managed in line with the department’s requirements.

Responsible for ensuring that end users at all levels are always fully trained in all systems, including all Trust Bank temporary staff.

To support the Service Manager, Matrons and Clinical Leads in theatres and Imaging in sustaining high standards of clinical governance and safety across all services within the speciality

To work in partnership with the procurement Portfolio and Supply Chain team in the delivery of an efficient and effective Supply Chain service

Assurance all the goods come into the categories of compliance

Maintain manual and electronic filing systems for audit requirements

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Good standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level
• Educated to degree level or have demonstrable equivalent experience in a procurement role.
• HND qualification and/or relevant experience

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of procurement/purchasing/warehousing
• Knowledge of professional procurement principles and supply chain management acquired through NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience
• Inventory control
• Experience in the management of teams
• Understand principles of stock taking procedures
• Knowledge of operational procedures
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis
• Experience of working in a hospital support services environment

Skills/Abilities

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good IT literate
• Professional telephone manner
• Prioritisation and organisation skills
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in risk management and service improvement
• Ability to manage conflict in a constructive manner
• Leadership ability

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