Recruitment Administration Assistant Apprentice

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is offering an Apprenticeship in Recruitment Administration. No prior recruitment experience required, with training and mentoring provided within a busy NHS environment.

You will learn administration, customer service and digital skills, while supporting the recruitment service and using MS Office tools. Applicants should have a positive attitude and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2).
• Basic keyboard and IT skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across the recruitment service.
• Respond to enquiries via telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.
• Support candidates, managers and colleagues throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate records using recruitment systems and databases.
• Assist with filing, document management and digital record keeping.

Skills

Basic keyboard skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths and English 4/C or above

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Would you like to start a career in recruitment and gain a nationally recognised qualification while working for one of the largest NHS Trusts in the region?

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Recruitment Administrator to join our Recruitment Team.

This is a great opportunity to develop valuable administration, customer service and digital skills whilst gaining practical experience in a busy NHS recruitment environment. You will receive ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship programme, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career.

No previous recruitment experience is required. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and excellent customer service skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide administrative support across the recruitment service.
• Respond to enquiries via telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.
• Support candidates, managers and colleagues throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate records using recruitment systems and databases.
• Assist with filing, document management and digital record keeping.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Support team inbox management and help ensure enquiries are dealt with efficiently.
• Develop your understanding of NHS recruitment and workforce processes.
• Contribute ideas to improve administrative processes and digital ways of working.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and experiences. You will need:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2).
• Basic keyboard and IT skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to learning and completing the apprenticeship programme.

Closing date of applications: 10 September 2026 (or until sufficient applicants received)

Date of interview: 23 September 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sandeep Chohan Job title: Deputy Head of Recruitment Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01332 786752

Nicola Jones, Senior Recruitment Assistant

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