Apprentice Admin Assistant

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in West Bridgford is seeking an Administrative Support Apprentice for the Older People Care Unit. This role involves providing general office support and gaining diverse administrative experience while completing a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and time management skills, and they will engage in a supportive learning environment. The position is full-time and offers valuable training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide general office and administrative support services.
• Development and maintenance of administrative systems.
• Understanding and support of team functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office and administration support.
• Undertake general office duties like messaging and filing.
• Contribute to the administrative work within the team.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Completion of Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

The post-holder will become fully conversant and competent in providing administrative support within Older People Care Unit, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Training will involve working alongside the administrative staff within the different areas of the department, under supervision. The post-holder will gain diverse administration experience within Older People Care Unit, supporting a variety of teams. The post-holder will be given support and time to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• To provide general office and administration support services.
• To undertake general office duties, for example, answering the telephone, taking messages, filing, photocopying, handling incoming and outgoing post, etc.
• Under supervision develop and maintain administrative support systems and manual and electronic filing systems, ensuring that systems are effective in their use and are reviewed regularly.
• To record and securely store information relating to confidential matters and enquiries.
• To contribute to the administrative work within the team.
• To gain an understanding of how the team functions by providing support as required whilst gaining knowledge and experience and by undertaking training in the following:
  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Qualifications / Training and Costs

• Knowledge-based off the job training will take place during the 18 months of the Apprenticeship. The Apprentice must complete 20% off the job training to be eligible for the Apprenticeship.
• Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced); this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
• You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

About the Trust

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks support our diverse workforce and promote a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Thomas Lee
Job title: Admin Support Manager
Email address: [e-mail]