Apprenticeship Clerk Typist

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area CIC Specialty Medicine Medical Secretaries - 200180 Grade Apprenticeships Contract Apprenticeship: 21 months Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 262-A-26-

Site Penrith Hospital Town Penrith Salary £15,600 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/07/:59

Job overview

A rare opportunity to join the Specialty Medicine Collaborative, which provides services throughout Cumbria in a number of varied clinical settings. The service aims to provide a high quality, locally delivered, patient focussed service.

This role will be crucial to the efficient day to day delivery of the Medical specialties.

We are looking to recruit an apprentice clerk typist and be willing to undertake and complete Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

Providing general support to the Speciality Medicine Admin Team using a professional, patient focussed approach at all times. You will provide a high standard of administration support to the clinical team, liaising with other departments, patients, NHS Trusts and external agencies.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (minimum C Grade or Grade 4)
• Determined to undertake and complete Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience

• Use of a Computer
• Microsoft Office

Knowledge

• Confidentiality
• Equality Issues

Skills and aptitudes

• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to use initiative appropriately
• Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain high standards of work
• Use of IT systems

Other requirements

• Flexible approach to working patterns.
• Willing to undertake training and development

Benefits

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work related problems

Subject to eligibility

Legal and background checks

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. Standard Check costs £28.00 or Enhanced Check £56.00, deducted from salary over 4 months or one off payment.

Visa & Sponsorship

Due to recent changes to UK immigration policy, this role may not be available for sponsorship if salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the Immigration Salary List. Applicants should verify eligibility before applying.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants will be given an interview regardless of Disability Confidence Scheme, armed forces covenant status or any other safe recruitment criteria. Applicants meeting eligibility will have a guaranteed interview offer.

Inclusivity and diversity

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.