Administrative Assistant Apprentice - Gastro

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Administrative Assistant as an apprenticeship to join our Gastroenterology team.

The apprenticeship is offered through Bridgwater & Taunton College https://www.btc.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/administration-office-skills/business-and-administration-apprenticeship-level-3/

Please see the link above to further explore the programme. This is an 18 - 24 month programme of which you will working on a Band 2 with the aim to progress to a Band 3 role within the team upon completion.

This is a full time role working Monday - Friday with one day a week release to support with study time.

We will be aiming to interview W/C 20th January 2025.

Through this role you'll become competent in using multiple hospital systems, understanding how the department and hospital runs and communicating with colleagues at all levels.

Eligibility requirements to undertake an apprenticeship:

Lived in the UK for 3 years+

Non-UK nationals who have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of learning and:

* have permission granted by the UK government to live in the UK and such permission is not for educational purposes only, or

* have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EUSS

Main duties of the job

If you are an an excellent team player who is able to organise and prioritise effectively, then this could be the role for you.

You'll take a supportive role in providing all aspects of general administration and clerical work for the Gastroenterology department including, but not exclusively:

* Taking telephone calls

* Managing generic emails

* Incoming and outcoming post

* Typing of clinical correspondence

* Tracking of investigations

* Updating and maintaining spreadsheets

* Uploading of referrals

* Contribute to service development by participating in team meetings.

* Provide cover during periods of absence for other Administrative Assistants and other members of the team.

All aspects of this role will help support you to be successful when working on your apprenticeship.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!