Business Administrator Apprentice

The Surgery at Wheatbridge

Chesterfield (S40 2AB)

Closes in 25 days (Monday 9 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 January 2026


Summary

An amazing opportunity to become part of a team who are committed to providing high-quality services. This position is primarily focused on Reception duties and supporting the processing of prescriptions. You'll be working alongside an experienced team to gain all the skills required to support the efficient running of the practice. 

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. Friday; 9.00 am - 4.30 pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties to include:

  • Welcoming patients and visitors, in person in a friendly and helpful manner
  • Provide administrative support to clinical team members
  • Entering information into patients records by computer
  • Ensuring correspondence, reports and results are filed promptly
  • Undertaking a range of administrative duties including processing mail, word processing, photocopying, scanning and uploading documents
  • To maintain a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures
  • Participate fully as a team member sharing knowledge and information
  • Taking responsibility for maintaining own personal development
  • Maintaining confidentiality relating to patients, staff, visitors and practice business
  • Confident using technology
  • The ability to troubleshoot problems with printers, keyboards, phones and screens
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within the team
  • Dealing with patients face to face on the front reception desk and over the telephone
  • Processing of prescriptions

Where you'll work

The Surgery at Wheatbridge
30 Wheatbridge Road
Chesterfield
S40 2AB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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Training schedule

Business Administrator Level 3.

Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice. The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training. On the job and off the job training will be delivered in the workplace. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 - 9)
  • Maths (grade 4 - 9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

The Surgery at Wheatbridge is situated in a purpose-built Health
Care Centre just outside Chesterfield Town Centre on Wheatbridge
Road. This is a as general practitioner service for the local
community with Physiotherapists, Mental Health workers and
Citizens’ Advice all within the centre

https://www.wheatbridge.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Excellent career progression at the end of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008741.

Apply now

Closes in 25 days (Monday 9 February 2026 at 11:59pm)