Job summary
Apprenticeship Programme Advisor
37.5 hours per week
Fixed term/Secondment until January 2024.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Education and Practice Development Team at the James Paget University Hospital.
We are recruiting for an Apprenticeship Programme Advisor to come and join our friendly and supportive team.
Working as part of the Education and Practice Development Team the post holder will provide administrative support to the apprenticeship and work experience programme, as well as similar associated initiatives relating to entry routes into NHS employment.
The role will involve the monitoring of staff and recruited apprentices progressing through the apprenticeship programme, as well as providing support to managers interested in recruiting apprentices. The post holder will also provide staff development opportunities through the Apprenticeship Programme for existing staff to achieve formal Apprenticeship qualifications, which supports career progression within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Provide administrative support to the apprenticeship and work experience programme, liaising with employees and training providers, organising meetings and workshops e.g. book rooms, photocopying, filing, emails, answering phone calls.
Liaise with managers, employees, external Healthcare partner organisations, external colleges and other training providers to maximise recruitment, enrolment and completion of the Apprenticeship.
Process requests for work experience, apprenticeships qualifications, and training ensuring that all documentation is fully completed and appropriately authorised.
About us
With c4000 staff, the James Paget University Hospital is a busy hospital situated on the East Coast in an area popular with tourists and locals alike.
We're proud of our hospital and the open and inclusive culture we've developed. Our workforce has a real family feel to it- based on the openness and honesty we encourage through our values.
We take a key role in the development of workforce initiatives across the Norfolk and Waveney system and believe our supportive approach and ability to innovate makes us an excellent employer and a good partner to other local health and care providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Youll find a detailed job description attached to this advert and we would invite anyone interested in the role to read through this and the person specification in more detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Youll find a detailed job description attached to this advert and we would invite anyone interested in the role to read through this and the person specification in more detail.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs Grade A*-D including English and maths, or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Administrative experience (ideally within a training or learning context)
- Understanding of the importance of professional behaviour at all times
- Experienced with IT systems, including Microsoft Office and Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks/standards
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and the ability to interact appropriately with training providers, team members, apprentices and all staff groups including managers
- Willingness to perform any duties given
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs Grade A*-D including English and maths, or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Administrative experience (ideally within a training or learning context)
- Understanding of the importance of professional behaviour at all times
- Experienced with IT systems, including Microsoft Office and Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks/standards
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and the ability to interact appropriately with training providers, team members, apprentices and all staff groups including managers
- Willingness to perform any duties given
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
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.
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.
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).
