Are you a self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual looking to take their first step into an administration career in the NHS? If so, this apprenticeship post could be just what you are looking for. The NHS is an excellent employer with fantastic opportunities.

The opportunity to gain a qualification whilst learning the skills and knowledge to assist you on the start of your career journey within the NHS.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, friendly, innovative and motivated individual to join the work experience team as an apprenticeship administrator, supporting Healthcare Careers and Development.

Main duties of the job

This is a 18 month fixed term apprenticeship and you must be committed to work towards and achieve a level 2 in Customer Service. All applicants will need to have already gained their maths and English GSCE at grade 4/C or above or Functional/Key Skills at level 2.

The post is full time 37.5 hours per a week with one day of study. Hours of work will be 8:30 -- 4:30.

The successful post holder will be responsible for processing work experience applications, attention to detail is key to maintaining a live database and respond to queries, attendance at the work experience meetings along with the occasional attendance at school events to promote NHS careers.

The role is ideally suited to someone who is outgoing and confident with excellent people skills as interacting with others is a fundamental part of the role. Strong communication skills with a passion to help others to make informed choices about their future.

Base site will be Heartlands Hospital but will be required to travel to other UHB sites as when required.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *GCSE A-C (or 4-9) or equivalent in maths and English or
• *Functional Skills Level 2 or above

Desirable

• *NVQ Level 2

Experience

Desirable

• *Skills gained from previous work experience or employment
• *Experience with Microsoft Office software, especially excel and word

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Good communicator
• *Team player
• *Reliable
• *Accurate
• *Flexible
• *Adaptable
• *Responsible
• *Honest
• *Respectful
• *Punctual
• *Self-motivated
• *Organised

Desirable

• *Goal Orientated
• *Show Initiative

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

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