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
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About the employer
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