We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Modern Apprentice to join the Procurement ‘buying’ team within NHS Lothian as a Buyer.
The team purchase a range of products and services, from bandages to x-ray machines, for wards and departments across hospital and community sites.
You will be working in a fast-paced customer focused environment, interacting with customers and suppliers on daily basis either on the telephone or via our automated helpdesk.
You will utilise your IT skills and an aptitude for Microsoft Excel and Word packages is an advantage.
If you have a willingness to continue to study to gain professional procurement qualifications there are excellent career prospects within public sector procurement.
You will work Monday to Friday, based in our office at Westport, as well as periods of hybrid working.
You will be supported in your role, and you will have the opportunity to learn and gain the following:
1. Modern Apprenticeship in Procurement at SCQF Level 6
2. Embed essential employability skills to support career development.
3. Effective planning and organisational skills
4. Enhance your Administrative and IT skills within a busy healthcare environment
5. Understanding of working in a healthcare environment
6. Working alongside multiple teams to support the delivery of high-quality patient care
7. Increase confidence in dealing with the public and effective communication skills in the workplace
8. How to establish a report with a multi-disciplinary team and gain the confidence of patients and relatives
9. How to address the equality and diversity needs of patients, relatives and staff
10. Support to develop further on successful completion of the Modern Apprenticeship through an established career pathway (see attached document for more information on the opportunities that may be available)
What you need to apply:
11. Candidates must be between 16-24yrs of age (or the age of 29 if you have a disability or have lived experience of the care system)
12. Have gained a National 5 in Mathematics and English plus a National 5 in Skills for Work or equivalent.
13. Align to the and work to these every day.
14. Evidence of working as part of a team could have been gained from Prior work experience, within education, any volunteering you may have done or if you have completed any awards such as Duke of Edinburgh.
15. Have a passion for working within a healthcare setting and making a real difference in people’s lives.
16. You are committed to doing your best and completing the Modern Apprenticeship with a positive attitude to the programme.
The recruitment process will consist of various stages, all of which are mandatory, please see the dates below:
4th October 2024
Information Session to be held in person.
14th or 15th October 2024
Face to Face Interview
Candidates who are successful in interview will be expected to start in NHS Lothian on Monday 25 November and we are not able to alter this date.