Apprentice Medical Secretary
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
The closing date is 18 February 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the Learning and Development team 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
Working as part of a team you will gain experience in a range of different communication techniques with a wide range of internal/external personnel.
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 2 or 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.
Main duties of the job
You'll be providing administrative support for the Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialists and wider teams.
This is a unique opportunity to gain a varied level of administrative secretarial skills needed to support the delivery of an efficient, effective, and customer-focused service. Full training will be provided.
You'll work as part of a friendly and busy team, where you'll have the opportunity to develop IT and communication skills needed in an admin support environment.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are offered at locations across the county.
RCHT employs 7,000+ staff, has a budget of over £600 million and approximately 750 beds. We are part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly integrated care system, provided health and care services to our population. At RCHT we provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 people, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Date posted
05 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£16,530 a year pa pro rata - 70% of Band 2 salary
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-6855483
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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