Customer Service Practitioner Apprentice

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

The closing date is 06 November 2024

Job summary

if you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply - for any further eligibility queries please email dbth.apprentices@nhs.net.

Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 - Apprenticeship

Education and Research Directorate

National Apprentice Rate Applies (This may change to the National Living Wage or National Minimum wage in month 13 subject to age)

Do you want to learn new skills and knowledge in the workplace whilst achieving a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification?

If the answer is YES then this could be the perfect opportunity for you begin a career within the NHS and the opportunities to develop and progress within DBTH.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who is interested in a customer service role within the Training and Education Department within the Vocational Education Team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

The role will include a mixture of administration duties including: reception duties, communication with people on the telephone and in person, assisting with record keeping (paper and electronic), use of photocopier, PC, telephone, and filing systems.

There will be an expectation for the successful candidate to be flexible to work across sites and support our external widening participation activities.

Main duties of the job

Apprenticeship Programme Requirements:o You are aged 16+o Have lived within the EU/EEA for 3 or more yearso You must not be in any form of formal government funded educationo GCSE grades A-C (9 - 4) in English and Maths or equivalent

You will be employed on a 15 months fixed term contract employed as an apprentice working 37.5 hours per week.

As an employee we will help to support you in obtaining an approved apprenticeship standard. We will be committed to ensuring that a structured plan is in place to support and enable you to take 20% of your working hours away from your general duties per week in order to complete the programme.The apprenticeship scheme is run in partnership with Doncaster College, delivered on site at The Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, to ensure that you are supported through a high quality training programme; you will be required to undertake the Customer Service Practitioner Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2, this would include:

As an apprentice you will be supported with the following:

Attendance at college/study sessions as required

Work with an assessor/mentor to develop a work-based portfolio

Undertaking work-based assessments

Completing assignments/projects relating to their apprenticeship framework

Presenting evidence portfolios for assessment within specific time frameworks

For further information, contact Charlotte Harvey on charlotte.wales4@nhs.net or 01302 644786

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514 a year Pro Rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6721739

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience using computer software packages
  • Have had some work experience; paid, unpaid, voluntary, schoolwork experience placement

Desirable

  • Advanced keyboard skills

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths A* - C or 9 - 4 or equivalent

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
  • Commitment to undertake and complete learning activities, which form part of the role and apprenticeship qualifications
  • Able to work independently, prioritising workload effectively
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to new demands.

Desirable

  • Communicating in writing - conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience using computer software packages
  • Have had some work experience; paid, unpaid, voluntary, schoolwork experience placement

Desirable

  • Advanced keyboard skills

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths A* - C or 9 - 4 or equivalent

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
  • Commitment to undertake and complete learning activities, which form part of the role and apprenticeship qualifications
  • Able to work independently, prioritising workload effectively
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to new demands.

Desirable

  • Communicating in writing - conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Placement and School Engagement Coordinator

Charlotte Harvey

charlotte.wales4@nhs.net

01302644786

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514 a year Pro Rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6721739

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)