Administration Apprentice

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 October 2024

Job summary

The role of County Administration Apprentice is a varied office based role, which is integral to the smooth running of the Ambulance service in Wiltshire. Our experienced administration team is ready to welcome and nurture a bright, enthusiastic person who would like to learn, and develop skills in all Microsoft office applications. We are looking for a candidate who has a keen eye for detail and patience to see a task through to completion. The role will involve not only keyboard and telephone skills, but an element of customer, general public and management interaction. The is an exiting opportunity for someone who would like to start their career in Business Administration.

Main duties of the job

Maintain confidential and accurate online filing systems and data input for all records generated within the County, compliant with legislation, and the data protection policy.

Under the supervision of Administration team, organise and book meetings, create agenda's and support the distribution of appropriate meeting papers. Collection and organising of post, and when required deliver outgoing post to the main post office.

Undertake scanning, photocopying, shredding and general office duties which are associated with the smooth running of the ambulance service.

Work with the County Business Manager to identify and develop own learning needs, participate and support personal development.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
  • Staff networks
  • Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Date posted

20 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-6547919

Job locations

Chippenham Ambulance Station

Unit 11, Bath Road

Chippenham

SN14 0AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Successful acceptance onto Level 2 or Level 3 administration apprenticeship standard with an approved provider.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Ability to organise and to use own initiative
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of team
  • Understanding own limitations and willingness to ask for assistance
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Able to demonstrate effective learning from experiences
  • Demonstrate a commitment and recognition to the core values and beliefs of an employee of the NHS
Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Successful acceptance onto Level 2 or Level 3 administration apprenticeship standard with an approved provider.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Ability to organise and to use own initiative
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of team
  • Understanding own limitations and willingness to ask for assistance
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Able to demonstrate effective learning from experiences
  • Demonstrate a commitment and recognition to the core values and beliefs of an employee of the NHS

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

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chippenham Ambulance Station

Unit 11, Bath Road

Chippenham

SN14 0AB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chippenham Ambulance Station

Unit 11, Bath Road

Chippenham

SN14 0AB


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

County Business Manager

Anita Sorrell

anita.sorrell@swast.nhs.uk

07823534331

Date posted

20 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-6547919

Job locations

Chippenham Ambulance Station

Unit 11, Bath Road

Chippenham

SN14 0AB


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