Heartbeat: Janice flies the flag for procurement in the Black Country
June 10, 2019
It’s an annual awards ceremony that recognises colleagues with exceptional qualities that single them out as future procurement leaders in the NHS.
Our very own Janice Nelson, Clinical Procurement Specialist Nurse who works across our Trust, Russells Hall and Walsall Healthcare has scooped the NHS Procurement Champion award at this year’s NHS in the Midlands Excellence in Supply Awards.
Heartbeat caught up with Janice who was beaming with pride for being recognised in such a way. She said: “I am extremely humbled that the team put me forward for this award. It was a complete surprise because I didn’t find out until the short list was announced.
“I’ve been in this role for a year now and I’m enjoying every minute of it. There is a real opportunity to make a difference and work closely with clinicians to ensure we procure top quality products. Over the past few months we have worked together as a team to put in place processes and strategies to ensure we are able to engage more closely with clinicians in order to get a good outcome for our patients. This win is a reflection of the work we are doing as a team.”
Speaking of the win, Elena Slater, Head of Clinical Product Management – The Black Country Alliance thinks Janice has a bright future in procurement.
She said: “Janice is a unique future leader within clinical procurement. Not only is she a highly skilled midwife, health visitor and nurse prescriber, but she has project management experience as well which makes her perfect for this role.
“Aligning three sets of clinicians over multiple specialities is a challenge which requires confidence, assertiveness and a tough skin. Janice has managed this challenge so well in such a short time and every one she works with respects and listens to her valuable clinical judgement. Even when there are difficult conversations and meetings she always says how much she loves her job and the difference she is making.”
Congratulations Janice!