Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Apprentice Administrator

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Administrator to join the team at Pharmacy department in Bangor Hospital. The purpose of this post is to provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative support to pharmacy department. The post holder will work within the administrative teams offering of support and a variety of duties on a daily basis.

Main duties of the job

You will assist in the provision of a comprehensive, high quality administration service. This will include all aspects of administration duties. The post holder will work in a challenging environment that undergoes constant changes and will need to exercise judgement and use a combination of skills to deal with day-to-day issues. You will be expected to demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude that is client focused and maintain a calm and organised approach when working under pressure. You will be supported to achieve qualifications in line with the post requirements during the apprenticeship. This is a permanent post paid at the apprentice rate of £8.41 per hour in year 1 rising to national minimum wage for your age in year 2.

This is an excellent opportunity if you feel you demonstrate the skills listed and would like to start your career in the NHS as an apprentice.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£4.81 an hour £4.81 p/h and year 2 national min wage for age

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC502-0725

Job locations

Pharmacy Department, Ysbyty Bangor

Penrhos Road

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education/GCSE in English and Mathematics

Desirable

  • Working towards or willing to work towards a relevant administrative qualification e.g.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using computers/admin/clerical duties

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a reception/office
  • Experience of working with the public

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to input information onto a computer system with accuracy
  • Ability to work in a busy environment and deal with a number of different tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to communicate tactfully with patients
  • Ability to resolve issues 'on the spot' using own judgement

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of confidentiality involved with post

Desirable

  • Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Well motivated
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team member
  • Ability to determine own work load priorities
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education/GCSE in English and Mathematics

Desirable

  • Working towards or willing to work towards a relevant administrative qualification e.g.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using computers/admin/clerical duties

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a reception/office
  • Experience of working with the public

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to input information onto a computer system with accuracy
  • Ability to work in a busy environment and deal with a number of different tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to communicate tactfully with patients
  • Ability to resolve issues 'on the spot' using own judgement

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of confidentiality involved with post

Desirable

  • Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Well motivated
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team member
  • Ability to determine own work load priorities

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Pharmacy Department, Ysbyty Bangor

Penrhos Road

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Pharmacy Department, Ysbyty Bangor

Penrhos Road

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Claire Brown

claire.brown2@wales.nhs.uk

07497926421

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£4.81 an hour £4.81 p/h and year 2 national min wage for age

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC502-0725

Job locations

Pharmacy Department, Ysbyty Bangor

Penrhos Road

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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