Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
- Job ref
- 188-THQ1091224
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CFO Commercial Development
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £29970 to £36483, per anmum pro rata
- Closing
- 05/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 21/01/2025
Employer heading
Junior Contract Officer
Band 5
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focussed, friendly and enthusiastic individual, as part of our expanding service.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression. UHS is offering a new and exciting role within the Commercial Services Team. Responsible for the purchase of goods and services by delivering contracts. Fostering a highly professional and responsive client service and build collaborative relationships with all stakeholders to deliver work plans and savings targets. Implement change and support and enable staff to deliver and continuously improve the service.Ìý
Working closely with the Contracts Manager and Procurement department leads and with clinical and corporate departments across the host Trusts to deliver savings against a challenging Cost Improvement Programme.Ìý
Support & lead on a portfolio of strategic procurement contracts and projects across Clinical category areas. Share best practice and collaborate within the team to identify services that would increase efficiency of service
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.Ìý
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.Ìý
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.Ìý
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification in a business, purchasing, supply or similar subject OR studying towards CIPS qualification OR demonstrate suitable experience in similar role
- Experience of identifying and evaluating value for money
- Experience of fast paced problem solving both remotely and in person and ability to impart information succinctly and concisely.
- Experience in achieving objectives whilst maintaining good relationships with customers or stakeholders
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of contract law, UK Procurement processes/law, Corporate Governance
- ember of CIPS or equivalent
- Clinical/NHS Market and supplier / product knowledge including Procedures and catalogue management
- Training and mentoring experience
- Supply chain problem solving and negotiation experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nichola Cookson
- Job title
- Commercial Contracts Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 3375
- Additional information
Peter Baker, Commercial &Enterprise Director, Mobile 07804606251, Email,: [email protected]
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