About this role
Job summary
CDD Services provides procurement services and systems to a number of NHS organisations including County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. CDD Services Systems Support Team is responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient and professional procurement system and information service to all stakeholder organisations.
CDD Services is looking for an apprentice to assist the Support Team in a range of duties. The procurement function performs an essential role and this exciting opportunity could offer you a real chance to make a difference to the service and a career start within procurement.
Main duties of the job
Resolution of all helpdesk calls from Cardea end-users and subsequent logging and maintenance of electronic database.
To undertake a variety of system administration duties in relation to the electronic purchase order system which will include user setup, profiles, branch / delivery setup and template maintenance, etc.
To facilitate product returns, credits, invoice queries and carriage charges.
The post holder will be part of a team which provides an effective and efficient purchasing service to CDD Services, CDDFT, TEWVFT & OFT stakeholders including the appropriate sourcing and purchasing of low value goods/services.
Participating in stakeholder user groups to support the achievement of VfM for CDD Services stakeholders.
Works within standard operating procedures/work instructions and relevant Policies and Procedures.
Works closely with all procurement, purchasing and materials management staff within CDD Services.
About us
Where available, visa sponsorship is subject to the role meeting the Home Office Skilled Worker eligibility requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the role being eligible for sponsorship and meeting the applicable salary threshold and other immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.
This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.
We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
A Competitive salary Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time) Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate) Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate) Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will report directly to the Systems Manager and will work closely with all procurement, purchasing and materials management staff within CDD Services.
The post holder will support the provision of an effective and efficient procurement system and information service to all CDD Services stakeholders.
The post holder will support the provision of information that supports purchasing best practice to CDD Services, CDDFT, TEWVFT & OFT stakeholders when sourcing goods and services, facilitating quotation exercises, processing requisitions and expediting orders. Liaising directly with suppliers and/or National/Regional Procurement Hubs to progress quotation exercises/mini competitions to achieve both quality and VfM outcomes for the Trust and/or Consortium Organisations.
The post holder will interact with a range of stakeholders across the consortium in performing their function in line Trust standards and industry best practice.
The post holder will learn to understand the stakeholder organisations SFIs and associated polices.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in an administrative role providing levels of customer service
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
PC and keyboard skills
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address The Centre For Health
Traynor Way
Whitehouse Business Park
PETERLEE
County Durham
SR8 2RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)