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


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE pass in maths
  • GCSE pass in English

Desirable

  • Experience Microsoft Word and Excel

Person skills

Essential

  • Good standard of written communication
  • Confident verbal communication

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a busy environment as part of a team
  • Previous experience of adminstrative or office work
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE pass in maths
  • GCSE pass in English

Desirable

  • Experience Microsoft Word and Excel

Person skills

Essential

  • Good standard of written communication
  • Confident verbal communication

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a busy environment as part of a team
  • Previous experience of adminstrative or office work

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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)


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)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Admin Lead

Anne Carveth

anne.carveth@nhs.net

07795642291

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


Supporting documents

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