Business Administration Apprentice

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a motivated Business Administration Apprentice in Chesterfield, England. This role offers hands-on experience within a busy project team focused on patient flow. The apprentice will develop essential administrative skills while completing a Level 3 Business Administration qualification at Derby College. Responsibilities include supporting team tasks, preparing reports, and attending meetings. This full-time position offers a salary of £24,465 annually, with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a customer service or administration role.

Responsibilities

• Support a team in administrative roles.
• Assist in administrative tasks related to improvement projects.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and project plans.

Skills

Good communication skills

Calm under pressure

Ability to travel

Education

Willingness to work towards Level 3 Business Administration Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Business Administration Apprentice

The closing date is 19 January 2026

The Discharge Improvement Team is seeking a motivated Business Administration Apprentice.

This role offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a busy project team supporting patient flow, whilst developing essential administrative skills through the completion of a Level 3 Business Administration qualification at Derby College.

Interviews will take place on 23 January 2026.

Main duties of the job

• To be enthusiastic in learning how to support a team in an administrative role.
• To undertake a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship at Derby College and associated coursework.
• To work as part of the team to gain confidence, experience and build a portfolio of evidence for apprenticeship accreditation.
• To assist in administrative tasks related to improvement projects, including scheduling meetings, communicating with system partners and maintaining project documentation.
• To assist in the preparation of presentations, reports and project plans.
• Participate in meetings with both internal and external stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and gather feedback.
• To be a reliable and helpful member of the team, undertaking delegated activities.
• To gain work experience and participate in appropriate training sessions and workshops as directed.
• Follow existing policies and procedures, proposing changes to existing policies and procedures within own area.
• Participate with supervision sessions to identify progress and take on board constructive criticism when needed. Meet your assessor on a regular basis to action plan for your portfolio.
• To maintain good time‑keeping and attendance.

About us

Our purpose is to provide services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

It is important that people are supported to return to the most appropriate and safest place when leaving hospital. Wherever possible, this would be the place an individual calls home. This is important not only for their wellbeing and ongoing care, but ensuring timely discharge from hospital helps to create a bed for the next person who needs it.

The Discharge Improvement Team supports a range of projects and initiatives across the Derbyshire Integrated Care System to support our patients and people to return home as soon as they are well enough to do so.

The role offers a unique perspective of both health and social care and is a great opportunity to learn how to apply administrative skills within a busy project environment.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Business Administration Qualification
• Experience of working in a customer service or administration role

Experience

• Experience of working in a customer service or administration role

Skills

• Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role
• Demonstrates good communication skills including written, verbal and listening
• Able to remain calm and productive under pressure

Knowledge

• Experience of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams) or willingness to learn

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.

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

£24,465 a year
Annex 21 of Band 2 - 70% of top of Band 2

Contract

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working