Job summary An opportunity has arisen in the Learning and Development team for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. You will have opportunity to develop the skills that help provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service as well as gaining insight into the provision of education and development within the NHS Working as part of a team you will gain experience in a range of different communication techniques with a wide range of internal/external personnel. This is a full time post of 37.5 hours a week. A proportion of time will be spent with a training provider studying towards the Level 2 or 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. The post holder will be expected to complete the Business Administration apprenticeship. Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/work experience of this apprenticeship standard. Main duties of the job You'll be providing administrative support for the Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialists and wider teams. This is a unique opportunity to gain a varied level of administrative secretarial skills needed to support the delivery of an efficient, effective, and customer-focused service. Full training will be provided. You'll work as part of a friendly and busy team, where you'll have the opportunity to develop IT and communication skills needed in an admin support environment. About us Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are offered at locations across the county. RCHT employs 7,000 staff, has a budget of over £600 million and approximately 750 beds. We are part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly integrated care system, provided health and care services to our population. At RCHT we provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 people, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £16,530 a year pa pro rata - 70% of Band 2 salary Contract Apprenticeship Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6855483 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Knowledge Essential GCSE pass in maths GCSE pass in English Desirable Experience Microsoft Word and Excel Person skills Essential Good standard of written communication Confident verbal communication Desirable Experience of working in a busy environment as part of a team Previous experience of adminstrative or office work Person Specification Knowledge Essential GCSE pass in maths GCSE pass in English Desirable Experience Microsoft Word and Excel Person skills Essential Good standard of written communication Confident verbal communication Desirable Experience of working in a busy environment as part of a team Previous experience of adminstrative or office work Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)