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Business Administration Apprenticeship SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

A real people person who enjoys interacting with the public and can go above and beyond to help, someone who enjoys something different and challenging every day. Duties will include Reception, meeting and greeting patients, dealing with patient queries, booking appointments. Processing prescriptions. General Admin to support the Practice.

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Closing date: 02 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Tuesday 8.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday 8.15am - 4.45pm Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm Friday 11.00am - 6.30pm

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000083422

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Opening up/locking-up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with Practice protocols Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
  • Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
  • Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
  • Taking messages and passing on information
  • Filing and retrieving paperwork
  • Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
  • Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
  • Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers
  • Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning
  • Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies
  • Dealing with clinical waste
  • Posters and Displays of Public Health Information
  •  Assist with maintenance of the practice website
  • Other adhoc duties as assigned

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

1 day, day relaease into Warrington and Vale Royal College for a 12 week block at either the Warrington or Winsford campus to study towards your Business Administration Level 3

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship within the NHS can open up so many doors to the successful candidate both in Primary Care (GP Practice) or Secondary Care (Hospitals) and can give a taster of what it is like to work within the NHS which can shape future career progression

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Grade C/Level 4) Essential

About the employer

Primary Care General Practice, GP surgery

Employer

SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address

BATH STREET HEALTH AND WELLBEING CE

LEGH STREET

WARRINGTON

WA1 1UG

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Training

Training provider

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE

Contact

Pamela H Clegg

pclegg@wvr.ac.uk

01925494348

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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