As part of a team you will ensure projects are delivered using a recognised framework to ensure they are planned, delivered and benefits are realised. We are looking for someone who can combine project management experience and processes with quality improvement techniques, and who are able to operate as change agents to drive forward initiatives. You will also be expected to provide assurance on project delivery to senior management.

You will be expected to play a part in co-ordinating the delivery of training and awareness initiatives for healthcare staff in respect of project management and quality improvement, thus creating enhanced and embedded capability for delivering change and improvement.

Undertaking this role will be both rewarding and challenging and will require excellent facilitation skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively with a range of teams in a variety of settings. The post holder will have unrivalled drive, energy and determination, coupled with a proven track record in working with clinical and non-clinical staff of all levels, to deliver change.

To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Acute Oncology Nurses as directed by clinical members of the team, including preparation of agendas, minutes and follow up actions as required. 

Taking patient calls and dealing with sensitive information, plus sensitive handling of enquiries when dealing with patients/relatives who may present in person at reception.  To prioritise incoming business to meet service demands and to work on own initiative to support the team. 

• Lead a range of Estates & facilities and Digital (IT) procurement projects including planning and selection strategies; tendering and commercial dialogue. Involving close engagement with staff, including clinicians, finance and external stakeholders to achieve a cost effective procurement of materials and/or services.
• Plan, negotiate and deliver a cost reduction work plan for materials and/or services, working closely with clinical/non-clinical staff including senior managers and external stakeholders without compromising quality of service.
• Assess and advise financial implications of Contract awards to all stakeholders, reporting formally on the implications of supplier, service and product changes. Influence key internal stakeholders to accept any recommended product/service changes or if no agreement, escalate to the relevant senior team member.
• Provide professional advice to clinical/non-clinical staff including senior managers in respect of the procurement process, including Public Procurement legislation, UK law, Trust Standing Financial Instructions and NHS Procurement guidance.
• Responsible for the tendering of complex and high value contracts typically from £100k to in excess of 5 million for services and materials, ensuring value for money and Statutory procurement requirements are adhered to and achieving clinical sign off or all procurement decisions.
• To identify and deliver savings and cost reduction opportunities.
• Responsible for Sourcing and procuring of goods, equipment, materials and services meeting customer requirements, Ensuring compliance with Public Procurement legislation, UK law, Trust Standing Financial Instructions and NHS Procurement guidance.

You will be able to provide a wide range of clerical and receptionist skills whilst dealing with patients in a sensitive and efficient manner.

You will be accountable for the establishment and delivery of the Trust’s Estate & Facilities Strategy and the creation and review of relevant policies.  These documents will include emphasis on the quality and safety of the estate and facilities now and into the future, the capturing and sharing of best practice and the delivery of support services that ensure the provision is of appropriate, safe, effective and efficient quality, achieved within the resources identified.

You will need to be politically astute, intellectually agile with excellent communication skills.  Creative, innovative and highly skilled at forging relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, you must demonstrate passion and empathy for the values of the Trust

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with aspirations and ambition of attaining Executive Board leadership roles in the future.

Psychometric testing will form part of candidate assessment ahead of final interview

Please be advised this vacancy may close early if high numbers of applications are received.