Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

The practice is situated within Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board and delivers General Medical Services (GMS) to a patient population to approximately 14,556 patients. This is part of a contract held with NHS England.

Annual wage: £13,145.60 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday hours to be confirmed at interview but the Pharmacy is open between the hours of 9.00am and 6.30pm and also on Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm.
39 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Friday 4 April
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

Greeting patients
Administrative work using computer systems
Book appointments
Learn about and advise cpatients
Keep store front clean and tidy

Where you’ll work

ST. PAULS HEALTH CENTRE

HIGH STREET

RUNCORN

WA7 1AB

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

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

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 qualification
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
End Point Assessment
Work Based Learning
Extra training courses - Medicines Counter Assistant and Healthcare Champion

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4/c or above)
English and Maths (grade 4-9or A-C or Level 2 FS)

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Can you travel to this business?

About this company

The practice is situated within Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board and delivers General Medical Services (GMS) to a patient population to approximately 14,556 patients. This is part of a contract held with NHS England.

After this apprenticeship

Further training and potential employment by the employer, depending on peformance

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Dawn Elizabeth Greenwood

dawn.greenwood@junipertraining.co.uk

07852226349

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292659.

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Closes on Monday 31 March

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