Business Administrator Apprentice

Corporate Nursing Services / Voluntary Services
Grade – Apprentice (Fixed Term, 18 months to include End Point Assessment)
Hours – 37.5 hours, 8:30 am – 4.30pm
We are Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are an extraordinary place to undertake an award winning apprenticeship programme. We have helped many local people gain invaluable experience of working in the NHS today, along with a nationally recognised qualification.
We are looking for remarkable candidates for our 18-month Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 3) programme, to provide efficient and effective administrative services to various teams across all sites. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with staff and patients, and perform duties accurately including answering the telephone, data input, producing documents, filing and archiving.
The post will be demanding so we are looking for candidates who are ready for the challenge and share our values of care, honesty, and accountability. You will need to be able to demonstrate good communication and team working skills. Previous work experience in an office environment is desirable but not essential.
During your 18 month apprenticeship you will be gaining valuable, transferable administrative skills and experiences that will enable you to apply for further jobs/posts in both the NHS and other sectors.
With a background in working with people the successful applicant will be supported to help deliver the following:

• Identify actions to keep the trust's elective recovery programme on track
• Support the coordination of the Further Faster programme
• Participate positively and promote continuous improvement by recommending changes that will improve results whilst retaining team spirit
• Engagement with key stakeholders to ensure service delivery and escalate where any key performance indicators may be going off-track
• Demonstrate a can do attitude to making a difference with excellent customer service skills
• This apprenticeship is initially fixed at 18 months and will include completion of the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Please also note this vacancy may close early should a high number of applications be received.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively
Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

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For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

• Applicants must have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent level 2 qualifications) and be able to provide evidence of a Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (e.g. Grade C - 5 or above in GCSE Maths and English). A qualification/experience in IT is also desirable.

You must not hold a similar qualification (including apprenticeship) at Level 3 in administration and you must not already be in any form of formal government-funded education.
How to apply
Read our Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role and the skills we are looking for. Apply online using the links. If shortlisted, you will receive an email inviting you to an online information and virtual assessment session. Further details, including dates and directions will be emailed to you.
If you have any questions please emailhyp-tr.apprentices@nhs.net