Modern Apprentice Assistant Purchasing Officer - Annexe 21

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Type of Role: Modern Apprenticeship

Job Title: Modern Apprentice - Assistant Purchasing Officers - Annexe 21

Tenure: Fixed term

Salary: Band 3 Salary Scale: £26,869 - £28,998

Modern Apprentice Salary: Starting salary: £20,298 or the Scottish Living Wage, whichever is highest.

1. Band 3 Annexe 21 Year 1 – 70% of top of scale
2. Band 3 Annexe 21 Year 2 – 75% of top of scale

On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment at the entry point of a Band 3 starting salary scale.

Start Date: 14th July 2025 (start date is subject to change).

The Procurement Department is seeking 2 dynamic young people to join their team. The successful candidates will be bursting with enthusiasm and ready to learn how to become an Assistant Purchasing Officer within the Procurement Team.

The Department provides a professional Procurement service to all NHSGGC Divisions, including contracting, purchasing, storage, stock management and distribution, legal requirements, project management services and procurement management data. Also provides professional advice to NHSGGC and Directorate Management on procurement matters, including financial control information to budget holders.

The Procurement Department plays a pivotal role in securing both goods and services for the organisation at the best prices.

The Department is constantly engaged in system improvements and electronic link up with its supplier base. The team work closely together over the many different strands of Procurement, to ensure an exemplary service for the end user.

For anyone who has an interest in Procurement this is a very rewarding job. You get to be part of a team of staff who strive to deliver value for money for the NHS and see the potential savings that can be made. You will learn from building relationships internally and externally to the organisation and gain the satisfaction of understanding how this service underpins the Organisations objectives and wider services, whilst achieving efficiencies for the board through effective tendering and negotiation.

Further information is available in the attached pack, please read this before applying.

There will be an information session at 3pm on Tuesday 8th April 2025, to provide more information about the role and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions. To register for this session click here.

Entry Requirements:

Applications are considered on a competitive basis which means not all candidates who meet the entry criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

In order to be considered for interview your Application Form MUST clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

Essential

1. National 5 in English (Grades A-C) or equivalent SCQF level qualifications/awards.
2. Two other SCQF Level 4 qualifications in other subjects or the equivalent SCQF level qualifications/awards.

Desirable

1. National 5 in Maths (Grades A-C).

AND

1. Fully complete the application form.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

For more information, please contact: Elaine Gray, Purchasing Team Manager - Procurement on 07812770052, [e-mail].

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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