| What
is Health Care Supply Association? ·
How does Health Care Supply Association work? ·
What does Health Care Supply Association do? ·
Who can join Health Care Supply Association? ·
What role can I play in Health Care Supply Association?
· How is Health Care Supply Association funded?
· The Role of the Association · Communications
· Benefits · Fees
What is
Health Care Supply Association? [top]
The Health Care Supply Association is a dynamic organisation dedicated
to promoting the role and importance of supply staff in cost-efficient
supply chain management.
How
does Health Care Supply Association work? [top]
The Health Care Supply Association is empowered by its Constitution. It
works through a Council made up of Representatives nominated by Branches.
Officers are elected by Council Members.
What
does Health Care Supply Association do? [top]
It promotes the work of supply chain staff, at all levels, arranges training
events and seminars, organises and sponsors educational and other awards
and hosts and promotes a high-profile annual conference.
Who
can join Health Care Supply Association? [top]
Persons employed in purchasing and supply within - the NHS, the outsourced
NHS supply chain, related Government bodies and in private healthcare
services.
What
role can I play in Health Care Supply Association?
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As a member of the Health Care Supply Association you can play an active
and positive role in the organisation. You may seek to become involved
in your local Branch, be willing to put forward ideas and suggestions
on the Branch's activities and be prepared to take on responsibilities
on organising and running your Branch. You might also be willing to accept
the responsibility of becoming a Council Representative and for working
on Council, and to meet the expectations and objectives of Branch members.
How
is Health Care Supply Association funded? [top]
The Health Care Supply Association is entirely self-financed through a
combination of income from conferences, publications, seminars and other
training events.
The Role
of the Association [top]
- To promote the work of supply chain staff as effective
contributors to the efficient provision of health care.
- To work with employers to organise/develop/promote/provide training
events to increase performance, improve efficiency and enhance career
opportunities for supply chain staff.
- To raise the profile and status of the supply function within the
United Kingdom.
- To maintain links and affiliation with the Chartered Institute of
Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
and to liaise with this and other professional bodies in the pursuit
of relevant professional qualifications.
- To provide a focus for exchange of views and ideas between members
of the Association and the health care industry.
- To establish links and maintain communications with other professional
associations involved in the provision of health care.
- To encourage participation of members in the initiation and organising
of events and in the promotion of recreational and social activities.
Communications
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Communication with members is one of the key roles of the Association. It
is the means by which the views, comments, opinions and concerns of members
are made known within the Association and by which the activities of the
Association are made known to members. The principal forms of written communication
with members are:
- Council Minutes
- Branch Minutes
- Council/Branch Agendas
- Council Resolutions/Questionnaires
- Association Newsletters
- Conference Information
- Educational Information
- Award Information
- Members' Procurement Guide
- Members' Diaries
- Membership Joining Packs
Communications with members are normally conducted through
the Branch Co-ordinator to Council, Executive Director, Honorary Treasurer
or Association Chairman.
The Branch Co-ordinator has responsibility for ensuring
that Branch members are kept informed of the Association's activities.
By this means, views, comments, concerns and opinions of members are made
known to the Council of the Association.
Benefits to Members
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Membership of the Association brings a variety of benefits. By becoming
a member, you will have the opportunity to participate in all activities
and events and in helping to shape the future and direction of the Association.
- The opportunity to participate in the Annual Conference,
which is the Association's highest-profile event for Supply staff/customers/suppliers.
- • Regular one-day seminars held for members.
- Eligibility for the Association's Awards.
- Social/recreational/training events at Branch level.
- Junior staff can benefit from the Summer School organised and managed
by the Association.
- Full encouragement/advice/support to become qualified members of
the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
The Association and its collective membership benefit
from affiliation to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply -
see the Role of the Association.
Fees
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- Membership is free to eligible staff
- NOTE: The Association is not a trade organisation and is unable to
accept applications from product and service suppliers.
For further details about membership, please email; helpdesk@healthcaresupplies.org.uk
If you would like further information on joining the
Association, please contact your local Branch Co-ordinator, or John Smith,
Executive Director john.smith13@nhs.net.
To register to become a member, click
here.
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