Job Advert
Procurement Officer (Ref: 20475)
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £19,945 - £21,947 per annum
In this varied and demanding role, you will be part of a team responsible for all procurement activity across NHS Shetland. Duties will include sourcing best value goods, using the Board’s eProcurement system and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The procurement function has a key role in ensuring the right goods and equipment is available to deliver a high level of patient care to the people of Shetland.
You will have experience of working in a warehouse/stock control environment and be educated to SVQ level 3 or equivalent, with Standard grade qualifications in Maths and English. Good communication skills, a working knowledge of office computing software programs, together with enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to get the job done well are all essential. A full driving licence is also essential for this role.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288863/0088362.pdf
and http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288853/0088360.pdf
For an informal discussion, please contact Karl Williamson, Head of Finance & Procurement on 01595 743301 or Uthai Macow, Procurement Supervisor on 01595 743314.
Closing date: 19th April 2020
Interview date: TBA and will be done via an Attend Anywhere video link
A Distant Island Allowance of £1,841 per annum (pro rata for part-time and fixed term positions) is payabe.
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
For more information and to apply:
Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
PLEASE COMPLETE JOBTRAIN APPLICATION ONLY IN FULL BUT NOT UPLOAD A CV AS C.V’S ARE NOT VISIBLE TO HIRING MANAGERS
External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at nss.eess@nhs.net including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
