CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Support Team Apprentice

The closing date is 05 March 2026

Job summary

CDD Services provides procurement services and systems to a number of NHS organisations including County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. CDD Services Systems Support Team is responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient and professional procurement system and information service to all stakeholder organisations.

CDD Services is looking for an apprentice to assist the Support Team in a range of duties. The procurement function performs an essential role and this exciting opportunity could offer you a real chance to make a difference to the service and a career start within procurement.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£7.55 an hour

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9439-SCL343

Job locations

The Centre For Health

Traynor Way

Whitehouse Business Park

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 2RU


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • PC and keyboard skills

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
Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • PC and keyboard skills

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 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:

Systems Manager

Steven Beresford

Steven.beresford@nhs.net

01915692916

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£7.55 an hour

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9439-SCL343

Job locations

The Centre For Health

Traynor Way

Whitehouse Business Park

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 2RU


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