Job summaryA proactive customer facing role ensuring the timely and effective procurement and supply of products and services to the organisation linked with the opportunity to obtain a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.Main duties of the jobFor more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.About usStretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.More detail about the role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Procurement Team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term contract for 18 months while you undergo the apprenticeship and, after that, depending on achievements during the 18 months, the option to make it substantive. This role will be supporting the procurement team to deliver a fully operational and effective purchasing and supply service for the Trust, as well as other organisations to whom a procurement service may be contracted, delivering ongoing cost efficiencies and benefits to the Trusts and their customers.This Level 3 apprenticeship is an 18 month training programme which will be completed whilst working in the Procurement Department at The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services). Entry requirements for this post are a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C/9-4 including mathematics, English language or equivalent. Training will be carried out through Exeter College on a day release basis (Term time). You will study for a Level 3 Diploma as a Procurement and Supply Apprentice which will enable you to achieve a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with CMI Membership Status . On the job competency based training will be also be provided to the successful applicant.It doesnt matter if you dont currently have the experience for the role, we are willing to train you whilst you work, as you undertake the Apprenticeship with Exeter College. There is an option to undertake a Level 3 qualification at Exeter College, as well as Functional Skills in English and Maths and we can discuss this with you on the day.You will act as an ambassador for the Procurement Department and promote benefits of procurement engagement to all customers.You will work as part of a small, focussed team, process orders placed by all areas of the Trust using the Trusts approved procurement system (ERP/UNIT 4) in an effective and efficient manner according to the performance standards set within the department. Proactively manage the procurement and expediting of travel and accommodation arrangements for all procurement customers in accordance with Trust Policy and deal with a high volume of customer and supplier queries primarily over the telephone and e-mails to ensure that goods and services are selected, ordered and received in appropriate timescales.Part of the role will be keeping statistical data regarding the teams workload up to date and carrying out operational tasks associated with the procurement of goods and services and effectively contribute towards the Trust value for money and cash releasing saving targets, as well as those of other organisations to whom the service is contracted.This role is based primarily at our Newcourt House offices, near IKEA, though the flexibility of hybrid working would be considered after a probationary period.Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 08:00 - 17:00, times to be discussed at interview. One day a week at Exeter College.Interview Date: To be confirmedFor further information please contact: Alex Frost, Service Delivery Manager - Non-Clinical Services, on alexfrost@nhs.netThis is a fixed term contract for 18 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.BenefitsWe will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.Looking after you is important to us.We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.Salary is not the only financial benefitYou'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.You will also have access to other benefits including:National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at ExeterCar lease schemes.The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssentialSee job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job descriptionDesirableSee job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job descriptionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressNewcourt HouseNewcourt DriveExeterDevonEX2 7JQEmployer's websitehttps://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)