Bailie Curtis- Clinical Procurement Officer
Bailie recently graduated from the L3 Procurement and Supply Chain Apprenticeship, achieving the outstanding grade of a distinction. Before she moves onto the L4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship, we wanted to find out how she found the learning experience…
How did the support you received at SRSCC help you in achieving your Apprenticeship?
“The support I received throughout my apprenticeship helped me pass all of my exams as well as knuckling down and revising hard. Without the support I would have struggled. I mainly asked for support when I wasn’t sure on any learning material or If I needed some extra explanations on certain learning material. We also received revision sessions, practice exam support, which was a great help and I had tutors / my mentor who I could approach directly with any concerns.”
Did you experience any struggles or tough moments along the way? If so, how did you overcome them?
“Work life balance. I put a lot of hours and study into each exam and found sometimes I would struggle, but I kept pushing on and passed every exam!”
How has the Apprenticeship help you grow as a person and develop your professional skills?
“Completing the level 3 apprenticeship boosted my confidence massively. I have learnt so much and have also gained a promotion at work recently.”
Have you had the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios?
“Yes, all the theory I learnt throughout my apprenticeship I have managed to incorporate into my working life.”
What did you enjoy most about your apprenticeship experience?
“I thoroughly enjoyed the learning material and completing my end point assessment essay and PowerPoint presentation. This was my time to shine!”
What advice would you give to someone contemplating whether to enroll onto an Apprenticeship?
What you put into the apprenticeship you get out of it. Ask for support if you need it, make sure you complete off the job hours as you go along and keep up to date with any learning material on your Aptem account.
Bailie added, “I’m excited to enhance onto the Level 4 Apprenticeship in April 2023!”
We cant wait to watch Bailie to continue developing her procurement and supply knowledge, skills, and behaviours, whilst developing her confidence at the same time!
SRSCC and the Apprenticeships they provide have, without a doubt, helped develop our Procurement Team who in turn have transformed the Commercial Department. SRSCC provided expert tuition and, important to ensuring personal growth, mentoring support.
The Team have increased their abilities and confidence and are now all successfully operating as professional Business Partners and members of Senior Leadership Teams in Commercial and DDaT Departments.
Barry LeightonHead of Commercial Services The Team have increased their abilities and confidence and are now all successfully operating as professional Business Partners and members of Senior Leadership Teams in Commercial and DDaT Departments.
Prior to the Apprenticeship, the Team undertook various training courses while operating at different levels. Since the Apprenticeship program commenced the Team has become more aligned saving the Constabulary £3.6m while reducing risks and awarding many compliant contracts.
The Team also managed supplies during the Pandemic ensuring 100% delivery of PPE and requirements for agile working while installing the Oracle system, with the Apprenticeship being a key factor in enabling the Team to deliver this
Barry LeightonHead of Commercial Services The Team also managed supplies during the Pandemic ensuring 100% delivery of PPE and requirements for agile working while installing the Oracle system, with the Apprenticeship being a key factor in enabling the Team to deliver this
SRSCC and the Apprenticeships they provide have, without a doubt, helped develop our Procurement Team who in turn have transformed the Commercial Department. SRSCC provided expert tuition and, important to ensuring personal growth, mentoring support.
The Team have increased their abilities and confidence and are now all successfully operating as professional Business Partners and members of Senior Leadership Teams in Commercial and DDaT Departments.
Barry LeightonHead of Commercial Services The Team have increased their abilities and confidence and are now all successfully operating as professional Business Partners and members of Senior Leadership Teams in Commercial and DDaT Departments.
Prior to the Apprenticeship, the Team undertook various training courses while operating at different levels. Since the Apprenticeship program commenced the Team has become more aligned saving the Constabulary £3.6m while reducing risks and awarding many compliant contracts.
The Team also managed supplies during the Pandemic ensuring 100% delivery of PPE and requirements for agile working while installing the Oracle system, with the Apprenticeship being a key factor in enabling the Team to deliver this
Barry LeightonHead of Commercial Services The Team also managed supplies during the Pandemic ensuring 100% delivery of PPE and requirements for agile working while installing the Oracle system, with the Apprenticeship being a key factor in enabling the Team to deliver this
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