Senior Clinical Procurement Manager
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Sunderland, SR4 7TP
Salary
£61,372 to £69,052
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to join Choice Procurement Services at a pivotal time in our journey. Following a service redesign and the launch of o...
Join a newly
restructured procurement service at an exciting stage of development as we
implement our Procurement Strategy and strengthen the role of clinical
leadership within procurement. You will be part of a forward-thinking team
committed to delivering safe, effective and sustainable procurement solutions
that support patient care and organisational objectives.
We are seeking
an experienced Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with substantial
post-registration experience and a track record of influencing clinical
practice, product selection, service improvement or change programmes.
Experience of working across complex stakeholder groups and balancing clinical,
operational and financial priorities is essential.
You will be a credible and confident leader with strong communication,
negotiation and relationship-building skills. You will be comfortable applying
clinical expertise in a commercial environment, using evidence, professional
judgement and patient safety principles to support decision-making.
In return, you will
have the opportunity to work closely with senior clinicians, nursing leaders
and procurement professionals, influencing strategic decisions and helping
shape a developing clinically-led procurement model. We are committed to
supporting professional development and welcome candidates who are passionate
about innovation, continuous improvement and delivering better outcomes for
patients and services.
Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Allied Health Professional (HCPC) with substantial post-registration experience.
- CIPS Level 4 or willingness to work towards.
- Evidence of substantial continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
- Higher level Management / Leadership Qualifications (such as Honours Degree, Post Grad or Masters) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the Post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior clinical role.
- Experience influencing clinical practice, pathways or product use.
- Experience of working with procurement, product selection or service change.
- Experience of delivering change with maintained of improved patient outcomes.
- Experience of working across multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going professional development on specialist Courses.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Advanced keyboard and IT skills, with physical / handeye coordination required to accurately and proficiently use computer systems when manipulating procurement data, drafting complex documentation, and preparing reports.
- Regular use of multiple digital systems, including eprocurement, contract management and financial reporting platforms.
- Ability to travel independently between sites and external meetings as required to support procurement activity and stakeholder engagement.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Public Procurement Regulations and NHS procurement frameworks.
- Understanding of clinical environments and application of products within patient care.
- Knowledge of governance, finance and risk in an NHS setting.
- Awareness of clinical product regulatory standards (MHRA/UKCA/CE marking).
- Knowledge of infection prevention considerations aligned to clinical products and equipment.
- Knowledge of risk and patient safety principles aligned to clinical products and equipment.
- Advanced commercial and contractual negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate with significant autonomy and professional judgement.
- Ability to apply clinical knowledge to decision making in a non-clinical (procurement) environment.
- Ability to operate with significant autonomy and professional judgement.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage risk and make balanced, evidence-based decisions.
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS or public sector operating environments.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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