NHS Supply Chain

Procurement Magazine highlights several recently appointed or promoted executives who are instrumental in shaping the future of procurement and supply chain management Featuring: - Richard Evans, Executive Commercial Director at NHS Supply Chain - Eric Sejourne, Chief Global Operations Officer at Hayward Holdings, Inc. - Imran Rasul, Chief Procurement Officer at Co-op - Heather Ostis, SVP, Chief Procurement Officer, Global Supply Chain at Starbucks Read more - https://lnkd.in/epVEwVwt #Procurement #Supplychain #Management

Our Chief Executive Andrew New visited the ITN Business studio last month to discuss our role in supporting the #NHS, what we're doing to advance healthcare, and how we support clinicians to "focus on patient care" 💬 Watch the full interview from the Advancing Healthcare programme here: https://lnkd.in/ePKEKcJN

Explore how collaboration with suppliers is crucial for the NHS Supply Chain to meet its net-zero objectives. Learn more about the strategies and benefits of sustainable practices within healthcare procurement at P4H England this year on 18th September. Book your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gdKaa8E

We need YOU! 🗣️ Our new voice of the Customer in Category Strategy Programme is designed to enable proactive engagement with #NHS trusts, in order to help us design and develop the right procurement strategies, and achieve enhanced benefit for the wider NHS. Facilitated by our Voice of the Customer team, we are looking for customers from across a range of roles and disciplines to join one of our online panels 💻 We are currently looking for expertise to join our upcoming panels in the product areas of: 📌Total PAD (Blood Pressure Cuffs, Thermometry & Patient Assessment Devices Combined) Solutions. 📌Polymer Products. 📌Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products. For more information and to join a panel please follow the following link: https://ow.ly/N4vN50QG5zr ⬅️ #CustomerVoice #CustomerPanel #HaveYourSay #ClinicalProduct

Meet our Care Pathway Team! 🙂 They can support you in driving value based procurement and the adoption of MedTech Funded Products, helping you to put patients first. More info here: https://ow.ly/cLtm50SaLtU.

Many congratulations to the IEMA members featured on The ENDS Report 'Power List 2024' celebrating the 100 UK environmental professionals who have made the greatest impact in the past two years. The following members have been recognised for their outstanding work in the 'Private' and 'Public Sector. Andy Griffiths, Head of sustainable procurement Diageo Heidi Barnard, Head of sustainability NHS Supply Chain Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Vs7gYl hashtag#ENDSReportPowerList2024

NHS Supply Chain – helping the NHS to put patients first. NHS Supply Chain sources, delivers and supplies healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. “We are an integral part of the NHS family, working in collaboration with the healthcare system and suppliers to ensure our supply chain is cost efficient, resilient, and responsive to frontline needs – helping the NHS to put patients first. We leverage the collective buying power of the NHS to support the healthcare system to achieve their financial, operational and strategic objectives.” https://lnkd.in/ehcxYmxA #RADMagazine #medicalimaging #news #healthcare #medical #radiology #UKIO2024

We’re delighted to announce the winner of our Operational Excellence Problem Solving Competition 2024 that took place on Wednesday 5 June 🏆 There were seven entrants this year representing different areas of the business with problem solves ranging from Important Customer Notices (ICNs) and Regional Advisory Forum Packs to Home Delivery Service (HDS) and NICE Guidance. Huge congratulations to Becky Astill and Deane Bridges for winning the NHS Supply Chain Operational Excellence Problem Solving Competition, and well done to all our finalists Janine Baker, Jatinder Pangulia, Julia Dolan, Michaela Russell MCIPS, MSc and Natalie Nelson (ACMA). Becky Astill, Contract Launch Project Manager, said “I am thrilled to be recognised for the additional work we do as a green belt in the Operational Excellence Community, to support both our colleagues and customers. It is a privilege to belong to such a supportive community that actively celebrates and champions all the good work that is being done.” 💬 Deane Bridges, Out of Hospital Care Manager said “I am overjoyed to receive recognition for the effort I have put into solving the Home Delivery Service Quarterly Report production problem. First and foremost, I could not have achieved this without the support of the wider Operational Excellence community. Continued focus and investment from the NHS Supply Chain in Operational Excellence, ensures continuous improvement, which helps support the NHS to prioritise patient experience and deliver savings.” 💬 A big thank you to our judges David F. (Operational Excellence Manager), Michelle Johnson (Clinical Executive Director) and Patrick Butterworth ACMA (Chief Financial Officer). David Faflik, Operational Excellence Manager said "Wow, what a fantastic day! Huge congratulations to all our finalists and winners. I'm so proud so see our people develop and get recognised for their achievements. Your passion within a growing improvement community and culture is a joy to be a part of and lead." 💬 #OperationalExcellence #ProblemSolving #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement

Today, we honour D-Day and celebrate the courage and resilience of those who fought for our freedom. As we remember this pivotal moment in history, let’s also celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Great Britain. Why not try some delicious recipes from our Great British Dishes Culinary Concept. From comforting stews and dumplings to classic bread and butter pudding. To find out more about our promotions and Culinary Concept, contact [email protected] 📩 #DDay #BritishDishes #80Years

🔥 HOT JOBS 🔥 We are recruiting for a Business Improvement Advisor. An opportunity for a Business Improvement Advisor to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first. As a Business Improvement Advisor, you will be responsible for providing specialist advice, recommendations and support to our NHS Trust leadership teams (both clinical and non-clinical) to improve their in-hospital supply chain processes from backdoor to scanning clinical products to a patient, to drive better patient and business outcomes. Reviewing Inventory Management (IM) and Point of Care (PoC) processes and systems, identifying where improvements and efficiencies can be gained, driving forward improvements, benefits realisation and patient safety. You will support changes of culture, approach, systems and processes within trusts. You will be capable of planning and prioritising work, managing competing demands and deadlines and you will have the enthusiasm and drive to deliver results. You will be required to take a flexible and innovative approach will need excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills to ensure long term change is embedded. ➡️Work nationally supporting local trusts. ➡️Quickly build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all organisational levels and be persuasive in promoting good practice and industry leading approaches to process design, change management and continuous improvement. ➡️Expediently assess a range of operational systems, processes, infrastructure, and environmental factors to inform best practice recommendations. ➡️Provide specialist advice and recommendations to our NHS Trust Leadership Teams. ➡️Delivers operational recommendations with simplicity and clarity to improve supply chain outcomes, value for money and improved patient safety. 💬 We asked Cameron Kantar why this is a key role... Interested? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gxDXZ-Py #LifeAtNHSSupplyChain #Jobs #NewCareer #Recruiting #Vacancy #NHS #BusinessImprovementAdvisor