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Support Team Apprentice

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

PETERLEE, SR8 2RU

Salary

£8.00

Contract

Apprenticeship

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

15 September 2026

11 days left

Job description

CDD Services provides procurement services and systems to a number of NHS organisations including County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. C...

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.

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.

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

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

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

3 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

NHS organisation

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