Business Administration Apprentice

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 March 2025

Job summary

Are you ready to join an AMAZING team in a dynamic healthcare setting? This is an exciting opportunity to join Rostering Services at Kings Mill Hospital!

We are seeking a Business Apprentice who is self-motivated, innovative, with a passion for detail and the passion to work in a role that makes a real impact on healthcare operations.

As part of Rostering Services, you will play an essential role in supporting administrative functions that keep our hospital running smoothly.

In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in afast-paced office environment, working alongside various teams to deliver key insights for the Trust. Under the guidance of the Head of Rostering Services, you'll develop the skills necessary to become proficient in all aspects of workforce management, laying a strong foundation for your career in business administration..

This is more than just an apprenticeship; it's a career launchpad that can open doors in all areas of business management.

If you're ready to begin a meaningful career in healthcare and business administration, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, wealso care for you.

We would love you to join us.

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-CEN-6908056-A

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills, Qualities & Knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE A-C specifically in English or Equivalent
  • GCSE A-C in Maths or Equivalent
  • Customer Care Experience
  • Good interpersonal and communication
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good team member
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative
  • Highly motivated
  • Reliable
  • Calm when under pressure in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Flexible approach to working arrangements
  • Planner/think ahead
  • Passionate and determined to succeed within the industry
Person Specification

Skills, Qualities & Knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE A-C specifically in English or Equivalent
  • GCSE A-C in Maths or Equivalent
  • Customer Care Experience
  • Good interpersonal and communication
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good team member
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative
  • Highly motivated
  • Reliable
  • Calm when under pressure in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Flexible approach to working arrangements
  • Planner/think ahead
  • Passionate and determined to succeed within the industry

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Rostering Services

Kim Mattison

k.mattison@nhs.net

01623622515

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-CEN-6908056-A

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


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