Procurement Assistant

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Do you thrive in a fast-moving environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service? If so, due to internal promotion we have an opportunity for you to join our procurement team at Dorset County Hospital where you will support coordinate the day-to-day purchase to pay (P2P) activity to ensure goods and services are available for use in patient care.

You will:

• be passionate about getting value for money
• promote the delivery of a high-quality customer focused service
• encourage and drive continuous improvement.
• be comfortable learning and using new systems

• exceptional communication and people skills
• the ability to work using your own initiative
• experience in data analysis

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

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This post is part of Procurement service that will transfer to another Dorset NHS Trust in the next few months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to NHS values and putting patients first.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Right to Work in the UK:
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

• Full UK driving licence with ability to travel
• Good basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Relevant training in Procurement & Supply

• Previous experience of busy office
• Dealing with customers at all levels
• Experience of Microsoft Word & Excel

• Effective communication skills displaying tact
• Team player
• Ability to prioritise work load, working under pressure, to deadlines
• A proven track record of excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work using own initiative with no direct supervision

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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust