Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

A very busy GP practice located in the middle of Arnold Town Centre. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to undertake general administration duties to assist in the daily running of GP practice. The successful candidate must be eager to learn and have an eye for detail as they will help the admin team where/when needed.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm with a 30-minute lunch break - staff are free to help themselves to free hot drinks and squash throughout the day.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 10 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Dealing with the mail on a daily basis
Assisting the admin team where/when needed
Assisting the GP's with admin work
Assisting the admin team when required
Filing patients' notes

Where you’ll work

ARNOLD HEALTH CENTRE

ARNOLD

NOTTINGHAM

NG5 7BQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjuction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice
The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training
On the job and off the job training will be delivered in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The candidate must be eager to learn and have an eye for detail. Centrally based within the local town centre of Arnold, easily accessible via bus/car or walking. A very family orientated practice where you will feel right at home at.

About this company

Very busy GP practice in the heart of Arnold town centre

After this apprenticeship

We have employed nearly every apprentice that has worked for us into a full-time role, here at the surgery

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD

Chloe Burton

chloe.burton@atem.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000268666.

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