Job overview

We are offering the opportunity for a motivated individual to undertake a Business Administration apprenticeship (Level 3) within the Estates Stores Team at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. This position is based in Wareham, Dorset.

The Estates Stores Team provide a full materials supply service to the trust. Ensuring that the engineering team are fully equipped with all the various parts for the safe maintenance of equipment, and they are properly prepared to complete first time fixes at any of the 60 sites. We are also responsible for the management of all staff uniforms, ensuring it meets the NHS standards.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

Your role within the team would be to support the CAFM & Stores Manager with the day-to-day smooth running of the stores and administrative support for the team. Gathering and collating information and providing detailed reports within agreed timescales. You will also provide support with the variety of stores-based activities.

The successful candidate will receive training and work towards formal qualifications whilst developing professional skills to provide a support service to the team.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.