Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Apprentice Administration Assistant

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

This is an apprentice administration role supporting the wider respiratory team. The post holder will become fully competent in providing administrative support for the Respiratory Service.

Main duties of the job

o To provide administration support to the Respiratory administrative team.

o To undertake general office duties, for example, answering the telephone, taking messages, filing, photocopying, handling incoming and outgoing post, etc. and any other duties required.

o To communicate with staff and visitors on a daily basis, providing support where required and working to help resolve any issues.

o Accurately transcribing from BigHand digital dictation and BigHand Speech Recognition digital dictation, outpatient clinic letters and miscellaneous clinical correspondence to a high standard within specified timescales (mainly audio typing).

o Telephone calls inbound/outbound relating to patients specific care, in a confidential, sensitive and empathetic manner.

o Use and maintain admin and patient databases in relation to patient pathways e.g. for tracking and flagging investigations/results and making appointments.

o Use hospital systems to accurately record patient information, add referrals and book appointments.

o You will be expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to the job, providing support to the wider Respiratory speciality as necessary.

o Undertake mandatory training as required.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7127779

Job locations

Nottingham University Hospitals

Nottingham City Hospital Site

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administration support to the Respiratory administrative team.

To undertake general office duties, for example, answering the telephone, taking messages, filing, photocopying, handling incoming and outgoing post, etc. and any other duties required.

To communicate with staff and visitors on a daily basis, providing support where required and working to help resolve any issues.

Accurately transcribing from BigHand digital dictation and BigHand Speech Recognition digital dictation, outpatient clinic letters and miscellaneous clinical correspondence to a high standard within specified timescales (mainly audio typing).

Telephone calls inbound/outbound relating to patients specific care, in a confidential, sensitive and empathetic manner.

Use and maintain admin and patient databases in relation to patient pathways e.g. for tracking and flagging investigations/results and making appointments.

Use hospital systems to accurately record patient information, add referrals and book appointments.

You will be expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to the job, providing support to the wider Respiratory speciality as necessary.

Undertake mandatory training as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administration support to the Respiratory administrative team.

To undertake general office duties, for example, answering the telephone, taking messages, filing, photocopying, handling incoming and outgoing post, etc. and any other duties required.

To communicate with staff and visitors on a daily basis, providing support where required and working to help resolve any issues.

Accurately transcribing from BigHand digital dictation and BigHand Speech Recognition digital dictation, outpatient clinic letters and miscellaneous clinical correspondence to a high standard within specified timescales (mainly audio typing).

Telephone calls inbound/outbound relating to patients specific care, in a confidential, sensitive and empathetic manner.

Use and maintain admin and patient databases in relation to patient pathways e.g. for tracking and flagging investigations/results and making appointments.

Use hospital systems to accurately record patient information, add referrals and book appointments.

You will be expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to the job, providing support to the wider Respiratory speciality as necessary.

Undertake mandatory training as required.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths at C or above
  • Commitment to completing the apprenticeship training
  • Ability to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

  • Proficient Typing Skills

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within an administrative setting is desirable in either a paid or voluntary capacity but not essential

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate information using a variety of written and verbal communication skills
  • Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication and telephone skills

Desirable

  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Able to use judgement in straightforward situations.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own workload.
  • Good attendance/time keeping

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Flexibility and adaptability to ensure workloads are achieved and service requirements are met at all times.
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths at C or above
  • Commitment to completing the apprenticeship training
  • Ability to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

  • Proficient Typing Skills

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within an administrative setting is desirable in either a paid or voluntary capacity but not essential

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate information using a variety of written and verbal communication skills
  • Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication and telephone skills

Desirable

  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Able to use judgement in straightforward situations.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own workload.
  • Good attendance/time keeping

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Flexibility and adaptability to ensure workloads are achieved and service requirements are met at all times.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Nottingham City Hospital Site

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Nottingham City Hospital Site

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Service Manager

Jennifer Taylor

jennifer.taylor86@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7127779

Job locations

Nottingham University Hospitals

Nottingham City Hospital Site

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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