Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Assistant (FTC)

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

Do you thrive in a fast-moving environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service? If so, we have an opportunity for you to join our procurement team at Dorset County Hospital on a fixed term basis 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.

Main duties of the job

You will:

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

You have:

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

About us

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.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

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.

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-26-AC119PROC

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Full UK driving licence with ability to travel

Desirable

Good basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent
Relevant training

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of busy office
Dealing with customers at all levels

Desirable

Experience of Microsoft Word & Excel

Skills & Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

Self-motivated with the ability to work using own initiative with no direct supervision

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Full UK driving licence with ability to travel

Desirable

Good basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent
Relevant training

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of busy office
Dealing with customers at all levels

Desirable

Experience of Microsoft Word & Excel

Skills & Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

Self-motivated with the ability to work using own initiative with no direct supervision

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)