Assistant Procurement Business Partner - Surgery and Cancer Board

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate is a high performing, award winning team which strives to support clinical boards and divisions to deliver their CIP programmes, through value-based procurement. Based in the Strategic Procurement Team, the Assistant Procurement Business Partner role will align to the Surgery & Cancer Board and provide Trust wide collaboration. The Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate is seeking highly motivated, analytical, conscientious individuals who can work under pressure in challenging financial times. The post of Assistant Procurement Business Partner, reporting to the Senior Procurement Business Partner, will be required to undertake, implement and monitor a number of procurement activities. The post holder will be responsible for identifying, supporting and leading on procurement projects, which will deliver cash releasing and value-added savings against non-pay spend, contributing to CIP targets. Supporting the Senior Procurement Business Partner, the successful candidate will lead and manage the procurement operational aspects of the Board. This includes ensuring the day-to-day function operates smoothly and that any issues are dealt with in a proactive and positive manner., As an Assistant Procurement Business Partner, you will be supported by a Procurement Officer role. It is expected that the successful candidate and the Senior Procurement Business Partner and team will be responsible for working collaboratively with their allocated Board. They will plan and undertake a wide-reaching range of procurement activities, including tendering (complex/high value), to ensure optimum value is unlocked from all non-pay spend against tight deadlines. The role of Assistant Procurement Business Partner is expected to be familiar with the Procurement legislative requirements as well as have experience of delivering and managing a number of projects in a pressurised environment. It is expected that the successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and is able to interpret and present complex ideas/concepts accurately and effectively. This post is aligned with the Surgery and Cancer Board, which is comprises of 6 divisions (Cancer Services, North Central London Cancer Alliance, Surgical Specialities, Gastrointestinal (GI), Theatres & Anaesthesia and Imaging), leading and supporting on the delivery of clinical procurement activities within a portfolio of projects and programmes that deliver improved patient care experience and cost efficiency savings across the Trust and NCL Integrated Care Systems., Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected. You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: + University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) + National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery + Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals + University College Hospital Grafton Way Building + Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine + University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre + The Hospital for Tropical Diseases + University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff

• UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England. At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working. We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few. Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more. We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity. We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.