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Administration Apprentice

Employer
NHS England Apprenticeships
Location
Coventry
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
27 Sep 2022

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Job summary

Working under full supervision at all times, the postholder will support trained staff in providing a confidential administrative activities to meet the needs of the service in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Administration Apprenticeship - Customer Service

15 month Fixed Term Contract

30 - 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday

Location: Coventry

UHCW NHS Trust is offering Apprenticeships to candidates keen to start a career in Administration - Customer Service within the NHS.

The salary for the first six months is 4.81 per hour rising to £6.83 per hour dependent on progression for the remainder of the apprenticeship.

The Customer Service Apprenticeship programme will provide post holders with the opportunity to learn vocational skills by working as part of a busy Administration team, providing administrative support, whilst also studying towards a nationally recognised qualification in Customer Service.

Working under supervision, the post holder will be required to achieve work-related competencies over the 15 month period in order to achieve the full Apprenticeship.

The full Apprenticeship framework will require post holders to complete:

Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service

Functional Skills - Maths and English (Level 1) if not already achieved

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

At UHCW NHS Trust we actively encourage and support all staff to be COVID19 vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence to protect patients, colleagues, friends and family members.

Date posted

05 September 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9,405 a year per annum (Apprenticeship hourly rate)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-LH-AC-APP-3061025E

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post holders will be employed by UHCW on a 15-month Fixed Term Contract for the duration of the Apprenticeship programme, and will enroll with a local education provider to undertake the Customer Service qualification. Hours of work will be within the core office hours of 8.00am-6.00pm, working a maximum of 7.5 hours a day Monday to Friday for a minimum of 30 hours a week, and will include time to attend a study day on a monthly basis.

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, dedicated and able to demonstrate a high level of commitment to the Apprenticeship programme. You must also be willing to work within a busy Administrative team.

All applicants must be:

Aged 16+

Resident in the UK/ EEA for the last three years

Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education

Respond to day-to-day enquiries referring to appropriate staff as necessary.

Process allocated workload on a daily basis.

Liaise with internal departments and on occasion external agencies where required.

Assist with maintaining manual and electronic filing systems as required by the department.

Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines.

Undertake basic administrative tasks as required.

Input data onto computerised systems as required by the department.

Assist with the distribution of incoming/outgoing post.

Work within Trust and departmental procedures to ensure that standards and deadlines are met.

Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post holders will be employed by UHCW on a 15-month Fixed Term Contract for the duration of the Apprenticeship programme, and will enroll with a local education provider to undertake the Customer Service qualification. Hours of work will be within the core office hours of 8.00am-6.00pm, working a maximum of 7.5 hours a day Monday to Friday for a minimum of 30 hours a week, and will include time to attend a study day on a monthly basis.

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, dedicated and able to demonstrate a high level of commitment to the Apprenticeship programme. You must also be willing to work within a busy Administrative team.

All applicants must be:

Aged 16+

Resident in the UK/ EEA for the last three years

Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education

Respond to day-to-day enquiries referring to appropriate staff as necessary.

Process allocated workload on a daily basis.

Liaise with internal departments and on occasion external agencies where required.

Assist with maintaining manual and electronic filing systems as required by the department.

Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines.

Undertake basic administrative tasks as required.

Input data onto computerised systems as required by the department.

Assist with the distribution of incoming/outgoing post.

Work within Trust and departmental procedures to ensure that standards and deadlines are met.

Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

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Experience

Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills & Abilities

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

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Experience

Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills & Abilities

Essential

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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