CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

System Support Officer

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Job summary

The Systems Support Officers post is part of CDD Services Procurement Information Team and is responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient and professional procurement system and information service to all stakeholder organisations. The Procurement Information Team is replacing the current Procurement system Cardea. This role is to help the team with the implementation of the new Procurement system.

Main duties of the job

This role will support the Procurement Information team with the replacement of the Cardea Procurement system.

The key tasks are;

To provide support for the implementation of the new Procurement system.

Pre go live tasks including data collection, testing, and helpdesk support

Post go live tasks including helpdesk support and system resolution issues

The main duties will be include;

Gathering admin data to provide the information from which the new systems data will be populated.

Learning how the system works to be able to take part in the testing to ensure the system works as expected.

Provide helpdesk support, troubleshooting and issue resolution for the staff.

Recording system issues and managing the issue logs.

Producing appropriate reports for staff as requested.

About us

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 a 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

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,273 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9439-SCL261

Job locations

The Centre For Health

Traynor Way

Whitehouse Business Park

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 2RU


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will support the Procurement Information team with the replacement of the Cardea Procurement system.

The key tasks are;

To provide support for the implementation of the new Procurement system.

Pre go live tasks including data collection, testing, and helpdesk support

Post go live tasks including helpdesk support and system resolution issues

The main duties will be include;

Gathering admin data to provide the information from which the new systems data will be populated.

Learning how the system works to be able to take part in the testing to ensure the system works as expected.

Provide helpdesk support, troubleshooting and issue resolution for the staff.

Recording system issues and managing the issue logs.

Producing appropriate reports for staff as requested.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will support the Procurement Information team with the replacement of the Cardea Procurement system.

The key tasks are;

To provide support for the implementation of the new Procurement system.

Pre go live tasks including data collection, testing, and helpdesk support

Post go live tasks including helpdesk support and system resolution issues

The main duties will be include;

Gathering admin data to provide the information from which the new systems data will be populated.

Learning how the system works to be able to take part in the testing to ensure the system works as expected.

Provide helpdesk support, troubleshooting and issue resolution for the staff.

Recording system issues and managing the issue logs.

Producing appropriate reports for staff as requested.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working knowledge of electronic procurement system.

Desirable

  • Involved in previous system implementations

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Base level knowledge of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions
  • Ability to work in accordance with the set standards, such as, responding to queries within 48 hours.
  • Ability to clearly communicate with a variety of stakeholders (internal and external).
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own work.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level 3 (in appropriate subject) or a Diploma in IM&T or equivalent experience.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working knowledge of electronic procurement system.

Desirable

  • Involved in previous system implementations

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Base level knowledge of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions
  • Ability to work in accordance with the set standards, such as, responding to queries within 48 hours.
  • Ability to clearly communicate with a variety of stakeholders (internal and external).
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own work.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level 3 (in appropriate subject) or a Diploma in IM&T or equivalent experience.

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

The Centre For Health

Traynor Way

Whitehouse Business Park

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 2RU


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (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


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Operations and Information

Dave Hindsn

d.hindson@nhs.net

01915692863

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,273 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9439-SCL261

Job locations

The Centre For Health

Traynor Way

Whitehouse Business Park

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 2RU


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