Apprentice Administrator

Summary

Park Leys Medical Practice are looking for an administrator to join their friendly team. The right candidate will be provided the platform and support to develop their skills and establish a career within Primary Care.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday. Shifts between 08:00 and 20:00.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 February
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

Receiving patients, consulting with members of practice team
Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
Register new patients, checking all details for accuracy and enter on computer registration link
Taking messages and passing on information
Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers
Processing and distributing paper correspondence received into practice
To provide an efficient word processing service for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, patient referrals, etc. in an accurate and quality manner.
To make appointments, bookings and admissions as required.
To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.File patient records and correspondence in patient medical records.
To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.
To assist with the gathering of information re QOF, Audits, Enhanced service data when required.
Carry out administrative tasks relating to patient records, including filing, document management and ensuring patients can access reports, prescriptions and that they are easily accessible.

Where you’ll work

KERESLEY GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE

BENNETTS ROAD SOUTH

COVENTRY

ENGLAND

CV6 2FL

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

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY 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

Online learning - 2 hours per week

Requirements

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
Team working

Other requirements

The role is public facing and applicants may find themselves dealing with distressed patients.

About this company

We are an exciting training Practice committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care through utilising a diverse range of skills appropriate to the needs of the practice population. We offer a nurturing environment to support the learning and development of all our staff. The practice offers staff the opportunity to experience a wide range of clinical management techniques and presentations. With the support of senior clinicians, we utilise best practice & innovative technologies to enhance the outcomes for our patients. You would be joining a great team where your commitment will be valued, your skills respected and your ambition rewarded.

https://www.parkleysmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Following on from successful completion of the course the apprentice could look to further career withim Primary Care or the wider NHS

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Park Leys Medical Practice

Claire Underhill

claire.underhill@nhs.net

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292368.

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Closes in 25 days (Sunday 12 January at 11:59pm)

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