Senior Administration Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An apprenticeship opportunity for a Senior Administration Assistant within the NHS. The successful applicant will support the Central Admin Hub, providing administrative support and supervising other assistants. Candidates with a commitment to high-quality care and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply, offering potential for skills development through a Level 3 apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths required.
• Experience in a busy office environment preferred.
• Qualifications in office procedures like filing and photocopying are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide a senior confidential administrative service.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Support the smooth running of the Central Admin Hub.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake

English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Senior Administration Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Posts: Central Locality - Tickhill Road SiteSite

Hours: 37.5 hours - Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Administration Assistant to oversee the smooth running of the Central Admin Hub within the Central Locality. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Administration Assistant, who wants to participate and contribute to achieving excellent quality of care for our patients. In return for this commitment, we will support and develop your potential and skills through regular supervision and development in this busy role within our friendly Trust.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be reliable and provide administration support to the Central Locality Admin Hub as well as supervising admin assistants.

• Provide a senior confidential, quality administrative service to an identified branch of serviceswithin the Care Group
• To communicate effectively, accurately and professionally, applying discretion and empathywhere necessary, with written, telephone and face to face contact, with patients, serviceusers, visitors, other Trust staff and external agencies
• Have an understanding/knowledge and be able to work towards the teams KPI's and targets.
• Provide and receive routine information from work colleagues and clients. Exchange information with clients requiring tact and diplomacy

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

Person Specification

Knowledge

• English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a related subject
• NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience

• IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages
• Working in a busy office environment
• Office procedures i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT