Medical Administration Apprentice - T&O

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Administration Apprentice to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

Our Medical Administration apprenticeship offers you the chance to earn a salary, gain valuable experience and new skills, whilst supported to achieve a professional qualification.

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is looking for individuals who are:

• Pro-active
• Self-motivated
• Caring and Respectful

Individuals will also be keen to learn and develop new skills and willing to be flexible to meet the changing demands of the service.

Main duties of the job

This role involves supporting and assisting the T&O Secretarial Team, working closely with secretaries, consultants and our colleagues.

• Apprenticeship standard - Business Administration, Level 3
• The AMSPAR Level 2 Certificate in Medical Terminology
• Training provider will be DBC Training and Mediterm
• The programme will be on a fixed term contract for 18 months
• Salary will be paid at National Apprentice wage, £8 per hour with a yearly salary of £15,642.90 for the first 12 months. For the final 6 months, this will change to minimum wage for age.

Candidates must have:

• Maths and English - GCSE grade D or above, grade 3 to 9, or equivalent in Functional Skills at level 1.

Please Note: you will need to provide original certificates as proof of these qualifications.

Candidates who hold the following qualifications are not eligible:

• A degree / degree level qualification or higher in Business Administration or similar related subject
• NVQ/QCF / Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 or higher in Business Administration
• The AMSPAR level 2 Certificate in Medical Terminology

Candidates who have previously started or part completed a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship or the AMSPAR certificate, must declare this on their application.

About us

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Qualifications & Education

• Maths & English at GCSE grade D or above / 3 - 9, or the equivalent Functional Skills at Level 1

Knowledge and Training

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
• Awareness of confidentiality

Experience

• Problem solving
• Demonstrated work experience

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
• Commitment to developing a professional approach to colleagues, patients and visitors
• Ability to work as part of a team and/or individually

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Willing to learn and develop
• Interest in pursuing a formal apprenticeship in administration

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Good organisation skills
• Good timekeeping
• Reliable

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.