Clinical Procurement Specialist

Role Overview

The Clinical Procurement Specialist plays a crucial role within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, offering expert clinical and procurement knowledge to guarantee the safe, effective, and cost-efficient supply of medical devices and consumables to both adult and paediatric hospitals in Sheffield.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between clinical teams and procurement, supporting product evaluations, standardisation efforts, and innovations aimed at improving patient outcomes and optimising resource utilization.
• Take charge of managing Field Safety Notices, product recalls, and safety communications, ensuring rapid assessment and appropriate action to uphold patient safety and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians and other stakeholders at various levels to influence decisions, support governance protocols, and implement sustainable procurement solutions aligned with organisational and system-wide goals.
• Support product trials and requests for new products, ensuring evidence-based decision making that considers patient outcomes and financial sustainability.
• Contribute to product standardisation and rationalisation initiatives to enhance quality, minimize variability, and increase operational efficiency.
• Provide specialist clinical advice during procurement activities and assist with cost improvement and service development strategies.

About the Organisation

The Trust values its staff and community highly, leading in NHS and research sectors with excellent employee benefits. It promotes professional development, offers numerous policies supporting work-life balance, fosters innovation and collaboration, and encourages continuous enhancement to deliver excellent patient care and service improvements across the Trust.

Contact for Further Information

For informal visits or additional details, interested candidates may contact:
Jane Brannan, Head of Clinical Procurement, Phone: 07773 624391, Email: [email protected]

Alternatively, for an informal chat:
Michaela Fairest, Phone: 07388 997854, Email: [email protected]