Procurement Apprentice
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Apprenticeship summary
This great opportunity offers individuals the chance to join the NHS studying the Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship. Apprentices will work in teams responsible for buying in quality products and services at the right price across a variety of areas allowing organisations to function effectively.
Closing date: May 31, 2024
Advanced
- Working within an NHS organisation, you will be required to provide support in the procurement and supply management of goods and services
- Ensuring maximum efficiency of resources and achievement of value for money through a range of skills and techniques which will include ordering, invoice processing and record keeping of the procurement process
- Working with NHS organisations across the North West recruiting apprentices annually on to the Skills Development Network’s Foundation Apprenticeship
Day-release training is delivered both in the classroom and virtually, studying an industry recognised qualification ie. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 Advanced Certificate.
This opportunity is advertised on a fixed-term contract basis due to this being an apprenticeship, the objective of which is to gain a recognised qualification and experience in the workplace.
This does not include a guaranteed permanent post with an NHS organisation, however throughout the apprenticeship individuals are eligible to apply for vacancies within their workplace organisation, subject to the usual recruitment processes, with support being provided to ideally secure a position by completion.
The apprenticeship will provide valuable work experience and a qualification that is recognised by employers. On completion, successful candidates could have the opportunity to continue to a higher level apprenticeship studying the CIPS Level 4 Diploma working towards achieving full membership and ultimately chartered professional status.
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Almost 2 million people make up the NHS workforce with over 350 different careers being split into 15 categories, one of which encompasses those who work in Procurement, the purchase of goods and services. Whilst the NHS workforce is growing it is not rapid enough to keep up with demand meaning action is required to ensure the NHS has enough staff in place to deliver high-quality care for patients as well as developing the service for the future. The NHS has a multi-billion pound budget to deliver an efficient, modern, safe and effective healthcare service with billions spent each year in procurement enabling the NHS to operate effectively on a day-to-day basis. NHS procurement systems have been under enormous pressure during the coronavirus pandemic which has created unprecedented levels of demand for some goods and services; this has required skill, resourcefulness and professionalism of staff working in this area of the service
Training
ENCOMPASS CONSULTANCY LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard:Procurement and supply assistant (level 3)
