Apprentice Office Assistant
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Job summary
Apprentice Office Assistant
Fixed term contract of 18 months
Ever thought about an administration role in the NHS, but feel you don't have enough experience?
Join our friendly team here at the Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone, we will give you the support you need to kick start your career in the NHS.
We are seeking an Apprentice Officer Administrator who will not only learn how to undertake a variety of administration duties, but will work towards a recognised qualification (Business Administration Level 3).
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain brilliant business administration skills, within a supportive and caring organisation.
Due to the nature of the service, we are unfortunately unable to accept application from those who are under the age of 18.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Working hours are normally 9am-5pm, but flexibility can be offered, this can be discussed with the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
The key duties of the role will include drafting letters using Microsoft Word, preparing new starter induction packs, typing up notes from discussions that are held in meetings, answering phone calls and providing excellent customer service, monitoring stationery level and placing orders, and other general administration tasks such as photocopying, printing, scanning, and filing.
As this is a level 3 apprenticeship we do require a GCSE level of education
It is essential that you have previous experience, or be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake administration duties using Microsoft packages, such as Word and Excel, and use IT systems.
You must also be able to demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
Please see the attached Job Description for full information
About us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
Our strategyOur mission is what we set out to do every dayWe deliver brilliant care through brilliant people
Our vision is where we want to be in the futureTo provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.
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Details
Date posted
06 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£6.40 an hour after 12 months national minimum wage
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
380-FR0545
Job locations
Trevor Gibbens Unit
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9PL
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
Trevor Gibbens Unit
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9PL
Employer's website
https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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