Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 262-A-25-7663046
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NCIC
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/01/2026
Employer heading
Contracts and Procurement Administrator *Internal applicants*
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you like enjoy working within IT contracts and procurement? If so, then this is the job for you.
The Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to work within the contracts and procurement team which sits within the IT digital health section.
You will be based at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, but the Trust has a flexible approach to working arrangements. The contracts and procurement team currently has 4 staff, so you will be joining a close knit team. As part of this team you will be working with staff at all level across the Trust. Training and support will be provided for the successful candidate and there is further development opportunities once in the role.
We’re looking for individuals with a passion for service improvement and the motivation to succeed. Being able to communicate effectively is essential. Candidates must be able to demonstrate and give examples of their experience within their supporting information relating to the essential criteria outlined on the job description.
If you think you fit into the above profile then we want you to be a part of it.
Main duties of the job
The main duties are:
· Responsible for the purchasing of digital hardware and software including processing user requests, creation of purchase requisitions, confirmation of deliveries and processing of invoices
· Responsible for maintaining and developing the Product Catalogue of standard IT equipment including regular pricing updates
· Responsible for maintaining an effective system of filing and document retrieval for the Contracts and Procurement department
· Evaluate options relating to quotations from suppliers to determine best values using a range of factors such as cost, availability, procurement route
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information (Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE (or similar) in Maths and English or equivalent occupational / professional knowledge
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Customer service qualification
- Procurement qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Customer service
- Procurement
- Work scheduling
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent planning and time-management skills
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Willing to work in a flexible and dynamic manner
- Must be able to travel if required
- Pleasant disposition
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity (Level 1)
- Ability to abide by mandatory NHS Code of Confidentiality
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Corrie
- Job title
- Contracts Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07816199698
- Additional information
Contact between 9am and 4pm
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4SJ
- Telephone
- 01228936281
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