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Business Administration Apprentice Higham Ferres Surgery

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to start their career within the NHS as a Reception Administrator Apprentice based in Higham Ferrers. The role will see the Apprentice learn all areas of the business and support the Practice Manager.

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Closing date: 05 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,380.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday with a varied shift pattern within surgery opening hours (8am – 6.30pm) to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    24 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000080782

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

· Face to face interaction with patients on the front desk, dealing with a variety of queries

· Telephone communication with patients/nurses/GP’s dealing with queries and requests

· Responding to email correspondence

· Processing patient details onto the system

· Scheduling and re booking routine and urgent appointments for patients where required

· Recording patients’ identification where required

· Booking emergency ambulances as requested by GP’s /nurses

· Processing paperwork at the request of the Practice Manager

· Any other ad hoc duties

This is an ever-expanding role and will see the duties change and develop over time.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Business Administration Level 3

4 weekly one to one sessions

12 weekly monitory visits

Online Resource / VEL

Tutor Access

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible permanent position upon successful completion of Apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

About the employer

At our Surgery the Doctors and Nurses take pride in offering the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare. We run many clinics for chronic disease care and offer a wide variety of other medical services such as, minor surgery, contraception implant insertions and removals, childhood vaccinations and NHS Health Checks.

Employer

Higham Ferres Surgery

Address

14 SAFFRON ROAD

HIGHAM FERRERS

RUSHDEN

NN10 8ED

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Training

Training provider

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Contact

Sophie Charalambous

Sophie.Charalambous@startingoff.co.uk

01604622855

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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