The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Administrator

The closing date is 19 July 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Apprentice Administrator to work within the busy department of Orthopaedics at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust which comprises of 18 Consultants and junior medical staff.This is a full time training position during which you will be given time to complete work towards a level 2 business administration qualification. The role involves working closely with the secretaries and schedulers to ensure the smooth running of the department.The successful candidate will have and be able to demonstrate:* Flexibility* Excellent communication skills* Excellent organisational skills

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative support to colleagues and medical staff whilst using a variety of programs and systems.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722.50 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-04-108

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

To meet the shortlisting criteria for this role, you must have been a UK resident for three years to be eligible for funding.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

To meet the shortlisting criteria for this role, you must have been a UK resident for three years to be eligible for funding.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good administration skills, and ability to work on own initiative
  • Good understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Experience of WORD

Desirable

  • Good organisational skills. Ability to work as part of a team or use own initiative
  • Typing experience

knowledge

Desirable

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of basic IT skills, keyboard and e-mails

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education. (minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade C/4 including English and Maths)
  • Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Administration and BTEC Technical Certificate Level 2
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good administration skills, and ability to work on own initiative
  • Good understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Experience of WORD

Desirable

  • Good organisational skills. Ability to work as part of a team or use own initiative
  • Typing experience

knowledge

Desirable

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of basic IT skills, keyboard and e-mails

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education. (minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade C/4 including English and Maths)
  • Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Administration and BTEC Technical Certificate Level 2

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 details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Kelly Drumgoon

kelly.drumgoon@nhs.net

01709425458

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722.50 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-04-108

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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