Salary: £130 per week
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: Milton Keynes

Employer:  Primary Care NHS Trust

Vacancy Title: Business Administration Apprentice

Vacancy Description   

Key Responsibilities:

• Answering the telephone and dealing with routine enquiries

• Assist with the distribution of information and correspondence by mail and fax

• Undertake a range of clerical duties including filing, photocopying, collating, and distribution

• Undertake and successfully complete the Level 2 Business Administration

• Apprenticeship within the 12 month contract of employment
  Maintain databases

• To undertake any duties commensurate with the post

•  To maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Key Details

Employer Description

Milton Keynes Community Health Services is committed to providing quality health and social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public and private organisations, delivered close to home. The Primary Care Trust is a service designed to increase wellbeing and provide opportunities for recovery.

Vacancy Location

Standing Way
Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK6 5NG

Working Week: 35 Hours Mon-Fri (Core hours 9am - 5pm)

Weekly Wage: £130

Number of Vacancies: 5

Vacancy Reference Number: VAC000164479 

Training

Training to be Provided

• OCR Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration
• Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
• Functional Skills Maths 1 English 2 if not exempt.
• Health Safety and security
• Equality and Diversity
• On the job assessments and observations
• May have to attend college

Learning Provider: Milton Keynes College

Vacancy Type: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Framework: Business and Administration (CFA)

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Skills Required   

• Ability to answer telephone calls and deal with queries
• Ability to apply practical approach to problem solving
• Ability to enter data electronically with high level of accuracy
• Able to prioritise daily duties
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Computer literate
• Flexible and adaptable
• Attention to detail
• Excellent oral and writen communication skills.

Qualifications Required   

Good general education with Minimum of 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade C or above including Maths and English.

Personal Qualities   

• Well presented
• Evidence of high levels of attendance and good time keeping
• Able to work within a team and working to deadlines
• Able to work in a calm and organised manner
• Able to deal with highly confidential patient information.

Other Information   

Apprenticeships are offered in the following areas and candidates will be expected to highlight their chosen preference for area of work:

Human Resources
Mental Health
Health Visiting
The Rehabilitation Service

From the 1st October 2011 the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is in force for young people aged 16-18 and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. The rate from 1st October 2011 is £2.60 per hour.

The NMW applies to time working plus time spent training as this is also part of the Apprenticeship. Anyone not covered by the age category above will be entitled to the NMW appropriate to their age.

Future Prospects   

This post is one of continual development. The post holder will receive regular supervision and support to carry out the duties of the role and complete the education requirements relating to the Apprenticeship role.

Reality Check   

Please ensure your application meets with the skills, qualification and personal qualities required for these positions. Shortlisting will be dependent on this.

This vacancy will close as soon as suitable applicants are received.

Additional vacancy information not forming the vacancy description   

Application Method Description: Please apply directly on employer's website, using link below. Note: This vacancy will close as soon as suitable applications are received.

Application Method: Online - Employer's recruitment site

Application URL https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912868223&as_cand=1#applynow

Apprenticeship Sector: Business, Administration and Law

Vacancy Short Description: The Apprenticeship role is a learning and development role. It will primarily support the assigned service area in business administration activities relevant to the Department. The role will offer exposure to office based duties.

Additional Application Form Question - 1   

Please state why you are interested in this position.

Additional Application Form Question - 2   

Please give some examples of how you meet the skills and personal qualities as described in the vacancy

Key Dates

Closing Date For Applications: 15/07/2012

Interview Begin From: 23/07/2012

Possible Start Date: 30/07/2012

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