Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Business Admin
Apprentice to support our OCATS Service who are based at Warrington Wolves
Stadium.
The successful candidate will study for a level 3
Business Admin qualification whilst earning a salary, learning on the job and
benefitting from the support on offer here at Bridgewater.
A business administration apprenticeship is a
great way to enter the NHS workforce and learn about the sector whilst
developing key transferable knowledge and skills. If you are looking to start a
career or interested in a career change this apprenticeship opportunity could
be for you.
The Business Administration apprenticeship is a
12-18month programme, this is a full time role and the successful candidate will be paid Agenda for Change Band 2 salary. Completion of the apprenticeship
is a condition of employment for this post. Upon successful completion of the
apprenticeship programme, the post holder will progress to a Band 3 Administrator
role in the Organisation.
Applicants will need to be able to either evidence
prior achievement of GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4-5 or above or
equivalent Level2 English and Maths qualifications OR evidence ability
and willingness to achieve these qualifications as part of the apprenticeship.
**Please take time to review the supporting
documents attached to this job advert which will give you further detail about
the apprenticeship, application process and the recruitment timeline**
Main duties of the job
Apprentices will spend some of their paid
working hours attending classroom-based teaching at Warrington & Vale Royal
College and receive support from the college and the Trust to develop the
knowledge, skills and behaviors required for the job role.
NHS administrative staff provide business
support to clinical and non-clinical staff.
The NHS must be well-organised and keep detailed
records of patients and staff. At Bridgewater our business administration staff
are critical in supporting us to deliver high quality care to our patients. The
nature of the role would suit individuals who already have a level of digital
confidence and are interested in applying that to the workplace.
The exact duties and responsibilities may differ
but apprentices will develop a range of core knowledge, skills and behaviors
that are valuable and transferable including:
IT Skills
Record and document production
Decision making
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
Planning and organisation
Project management
Professionalism
Knowledge of policies,
processes and business fundamentals
Interested? By
submitting an application to this job, you are additionally providing consent
for us to share your name and contact details with WVR College who will contact
you directly to undertake a provisional eligibility screen which will inform
our shortlisting process.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The apprentice will
provide an efficient and effective administration support service to
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT).
Duties will include
communicating effectively with staff, patients, and other departments,
answering telephone calls, data input, producing documents, filing and
archiving.
The following are an exampleof the duties the apprentice may
undertake, duties will vary depending on the needs of the department in which
the apprentice is deployed.Training and support will be provided:
To provide administrative support i.e. filing, scanning, photocopying and
basic typing tasks.
Accurately input, retrieve and collect data and information using the
Departmental
and Trust computer systems.
Deal with face to face and telephone enquiries, convey messages and
transfer calls as necessary whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To be responsible for receiving and processing outgoing mail, incoming
and outgoing telephone calls in accordance with Trust Policies.
To communicate effectively and liaise with other professionals in a
clear, concise
and professional manor.
Liaise with other agencies, departments and official bodies to assist
in providing a high quality and efficient service, sharing information as
appropriate.
To act as an ambassador for the department and promote its services.
See
attached job description for the Business Administration Apprenticeship for
full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The apprentice will
provide an efficient and effective administration support service to
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT).
Duties will include
communicating effectively with staff, patients, and other departments,
answering telephone calls, data input, producing documents, filing and
archiving.
The following are an exampleof the duties the apprentice may
undertake, duties will vary depending on the needs of the department in which
the apprentice is deployed.Training and support will be provided:
To provide administrative support i.e. filing, scanning, photocopying and
basic typing tasks.
Accurately input, retrieve and collect data and information using the
Departmental
and Trust computer systems.
Deal with face to face and telephone enquiries, convey messages and
transfer calls as necessary whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To be responsible for receiving and processing outgoing mail, incoming
and outgoing telephone calls in accordance with Trust Policies.
To communicate effectively and liaise with other professionals in a
clear, concise
and professional manor.
Liaise with other agencies, departments and official bodies to assist
in providing a high quality and efficient service, sharing information as
appropriate.
To act as an ambassador for the department and promote its services.
See
attached job description for the Business Administration Apprenticeship for
full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of secondary school education.
- Willingness to work towards a vocational Level 3 apprenticeship and undertake Math and English Functional Skills, Level 2, if required.
- Ability to demonstrate working at functional skills level 1 in Maths and English upon baseline assessments.
Desirable
- GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent, in Maths and English
- Business and Administration Level 2
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust.
- Flexibility to complete tasks, as required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teamwork; socially or professionally.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an office/clinic/retail/hospitality environment
Right to Work
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- IT & Keyboard skills
- Hard working and willing to work as part of a team.
- An aptitude to learn quickly under supervised direction.
- Able to work alone to complete tasks, if required.
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of secondary school education.
- Willingness to work towards a vocational Level 3 apprenticeship and undertake Math and English Functional Skills, Level 2, if required.
- Ability to demonstrate working at functional skills level 1 in Maths and English upon baseline assessments.
Desirable
- GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent, in Maths and English
- Business and Administration Level 2
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust.
- Flexibility to complete tasks, as required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teamwork; socially or professionally.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an office/clinic/retail/hospitality environment
Right to Work
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- IT & Keyboard skills
- Hard working and willing to work as part of a team.
- An aptitude to learn quickly under supervised direction.
- Able to work alone to complete tasks, if required.
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
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.
