Business Administration Apprentice
- Employer
- NHS England Apprenticeships
- Location
- Truro
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Closing date
- 29 Sep 2022
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- Specialism
- Health & Social Care
- Sector
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Science
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Permanent
Job Details
Fixed term apprenticeship contract for 18 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Acute Paediatrics for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice.
You will have opportunity to develop the skills that help provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service as well as gaining insight into the provision of education and development within the NHS.
You will be part of the Acute Paediatric admin team supporting the with the setup of clinics, typing of correspondence and organising workloads and diaries.
The successful candidate must have a flexible approach, possess excellent communication skills, must be reliable, well organised and able to work as part of a team or independently.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post of 37.5 hours a week. A proportion of time will be spent with a training provider studying towards the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
The post holder will be expected to complete the Business Administration apprenticeship. Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/work experience of this apprenticeship standard.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Date posted
27 September 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14,189 a year pro rata
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-4576873
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide administrative support i.e. filing, scanning, photocopying and typing, diary management.
To take minutes at meetings, when required.
Retrieve records, update data, enter new data and information accurately using the Departmental and Trust computer systems.
Prioritise queries and bring to the attention of relevant staff in a timely manner and act on any instruction.
Deal with face to face and telephone enquiries, convey messages and transfer calls as necessary whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To be responsible for receiving and processing outgoing mail
To communicate effectively and liaise with other professionals in a clear, concise and professional manor.
Generate and prepare documents such as letters and reports.
Support the Trust by attending career events and fair to promote apprenticeships
To undertake statutory training as required in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and the Trusts policies.
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide administrative support i.e. filing, scanning, photocopying and typing, diary management.
To take minutes at meetings, when required.
Retrieve records, update data, enter new data and information accurately using the Departmental and Trust computer systems.
Prioritise queries and bring to the attention of relevant staff in a timely manner and act on any instruction.
Deal with face to face and telephone enquiries, convey messages and transfer calls as necessary whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To be responsible for receiving and processing outgoing mail
To communicate effectively and liaise with other professionals in a clear, concise and professional manor.
Generate and prepare documents such as letters and reports.
Support the Trust by attending career events and fair to promote apprenticeships
To undertake statutory training as required in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and the Trusts policies.
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE pass in Mathematics and English or equivalent
- IT literate and experience of using Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an office environment
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential
- A general level of education.
- Working knowledge of MS office Suite
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE pass in Mathematics and English or equivalent
- IT literate and experience of using Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an office environment
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential
- A general level of education.
- Working knowledge of MS office Suite
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills.
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
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
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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