Reception and Business Support Apprentice St Neots Surgery
A new and challenging role for a confident person who can keep calm under pressure and to become part of a well established medical reception and business support team. This position will include face to face contact with patients and assisting with telephone enquiries and administrative duties.
Closing date: 15 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,870.00
Pay will increase to £8.00 per hour after a successful 6 month probationary period.
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Working week
Monday off. Tuesday 08.25 - 13.00 and 13.30 - 18.15. Wednesday 08.25 - 13.00 and 13.30 - 1655. Thursday 08.25 - 13.00 - 13.30 - 16.55. Friday 08.25 - 13.00 - 13.30 - 16.55.
Total hours per week: 33
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
18 Dec 2023
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Date posted
14 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000211279
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
Responsibilities will vary but will include;
- Supporting a busy reception/administration team in dealing with patients both face to face and over the phone
- Booking patients in for routine appointments and handling general enquiries both direct to patients and over the phone as necessary
- Liaising with GPs and other NHS partners
- Administration tasks to include;
- Scanning of documents
- Photocopying notes and reports
- Filing patients notes and marrying together new patient notes
- General administration tasks as necessary
- Other duties will involve computer-based tasks
Accurate record keeping is vital within the surgery so a good attention for detail ensuring all paperwork is completed to a high standard will be expected as will and understanding of tact and respect for all patients who visit the surgery.
The training you will be getting
- Full Customer Service Level 2 - Standard
- On the job training to support role development
- Employer will allocate dedicated training time for off the job training as required for the qualification
- Off the job support for qualification requirements - learner will need to attend college for one full day per month and this will be supported by regular remote training and site visits
- Functional Skills Support (maths, English) - if required
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Possibility of future employment/progression opportunities upon successful completion of level 2 qualification.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A*/9 - C/4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
St Neots Surgery
Address
1 NORTH PROSPECT ROAD
PLYMOUTH
PL2 3HY
Training
Training provider
FOCUS TRAINING (SW) LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Trevor Barnes
07836 536590
Apprenticeship standard
Customer service practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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