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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
apprentice
Contract
Apprenticeship: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 0900-1700)
Job ref
202-6547919
Employer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chippenham Ambulance Station
Town
Chippenham
Salary
£23,615 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/10/2024 23:59
Interview date
22/10/2024

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Administration Apprentice

apprentice

Job overview

The role of County Administration Apprentice is a varied office based role, which is integral to the smooth running of the Ambulance service in Wiltshire.    Our experienced administration team is ready to welcome and nurture a bright, enthusiastic person who  would like to learn, and develop skills in all Microsoft office applications.  We are looking for a candidate who has a keen eye for detail and patience to see a task through to completion.    The role will involve not only keyboard and telephone skills, but an element of customer, general public and management interaction.    The is an exiting opportunity for someone who would like to start their career in Business Administration.    

Main duties of the job

Maintain confidential and accurate online filing systems and data input for all records generated within the County, compliant with legislation, and the data protection policy.   

Under the supervision of Administration team, organise and book meetings, create agenda's and support the distribution of appropriate meeting papers.  Collection and organising of post, and when required deliver outgoing post to the main post office.    

Undertake scanning, photocopying, shredding and general office duties which are associated with the smooth running of the ambulance service.   

Work with the County Business Manager to identify and develop own learning needs, participate and support personal development.  

Working for our organisation

Working for us is an experience like no other.  We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

 

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.  

 

At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.

 

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.

 

In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.

 

You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

 

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
  • Staff networks
  • Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Successful acceptance onto Level 2 or Level 3 administration apprenticeship standard with an approved provider.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Ability to organise and to use own initiative
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of team
  • Understanding own limitations and willingness to ask for assistance
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Able to demonstrate effective learning from experiences
  • Demonstrate a commitment and recognition to the core values and beliefs of an employee of the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Armed Forces Covenant

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Anita Sorrell
Job title
County Business Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07823534331
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