Site Trevor Gibbens Unit Town Maidstone Salary £6.40 after 12 months national minimum wage Salary period Hourly Closing 20/03/2025 23:59
The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offer a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce across the Trust. From an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Job overview
Fixed term contract of 18 months
Ever thought about an administration role in the NHS, but feel you don’t have enough experience?
Join our friendly team here at the Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone, we will give you the support you need to kick start your career in the NHS.
We are seeking an Apprentice Officer Administrator who will not only learn how to undertake a variety of administration duties but will work towards a recognised qualification (Business Administration Level 3).
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain brilliant business administration skills within a supportive and caring organisation.
Due to the nature of the service, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from those who are under the age of 18.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Working hours are normally 9am-5pm, but flexibility can be offered; this can be discussed with the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
The key duties of the role will include:
1. Drafting letters using Microsoft Word.
2. Preparing new starter induction packs.
3. Typing up notes from discussions held in meetings.
4. Answering phone calls and providing excellent customer service.
5. Monitoring stationery levels and placing orders.
6. Other general administration tasks such as photocopying, printing, scanning, and filing.
As this is a level 3 apprenticeship, we do require a GCSE level of education.
It is essential that you have previous experience or be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake administration duties using Microsoft packages, such as Word and Excel, and use IT systems.
You must also be able to demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
Please see the attached Job Description for full information
Working for our organisation
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you will learn and gain valuable experience whilst studying for a recognised qualification. At least 20% of the working week will be dedicated to your studies, and you will be given support from colleagues and managers throughout the process.
You will receive regular contact and meet with your work coach for support. This will enable you to develop skills and progress the building of the apprentice portfolio to prepare for the ‘End Point Assessment’.
Although there is no guarantee that a permanent post will be available at the end of the apprenticeship, many employers are able to retain apprentices in full/part-time positions.
The qualifications you gain can also help you to get into higher education or other employment.
What is the Trevor Gibbens Unit?
The Trevor Gibbens Unit specialises in assessing and treating adults with complex mental health needs.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Maths and English Language qualifications
* Maths and English Language GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
I.T. experience
Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits. 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time. After 5 years NHS service: 29 days full time or pro rata if part time. After 10 years NHS service: 33 days full time or pro rata if part time. Plus bank holidays, that’s up to 41 days - more than 8 weeks paid time off!
Medical staff have national Terms and Conditions. Buying and selling of annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits.
Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave dependant on length of NHS service.
Other paid/unpaid leave can be for Jury Service, Reserved Armed Forces, etc. This is paid outside of annual leave.
Non-paid leave for career breaks.
Staff Support
KMPT offers a face-to-face counselling service for any issues not just work-related problems.
NHS discounts and shopping vouchers staff can sign up for Red Guava, PS discounts and Health Service Discounts to receive a variety of discounts in travel, fashion, technology, mobile phone contracts, food and drink, days out etc.
Learning and Development opportunities in addition to the mandatory subjects, there are a number of leadership, management and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring.
Induction
KMPT is committed to supporting all new staff and this includes a comprehensive Induction programme. The programme's duration depends on the role and can be from 2 days to 4 weeks (not always consecutive days).
The Induction programme will provide an excellent opportunity for new staff to meet and engage with KMPT’s subject specialists and include the required training.
The programme may involve some travel to the various training venues across Kent and Medway, the main ones being Canterbury, Maidstone and Dartford.
New starter bonus
At the Trust we really value our nurses and the skills they bring. To recognise this we offer a New Hire Bonus of £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff.
Staff Network Forums
A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.
Lease car scheme, Cycle to work scheme, the list goes on………!
Probation Period. New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period.
To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner.
Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
KMPT are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter.
KMPT takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe.
KMPT is creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves.
We take pride in our services – which are underpinned by our Trust values:
* Respect - We value people as individuals, we treat others as we would like to be treated.
* Openness - Work in a collaborative, transparent way.
* Accountability - We are professional and responsible for our actions.
* Working together - We work together to make a difference for our service users.
* Innovation - We find creative ways to run efficient, high quality services.
* Excellence - We listen and learn to continually improve our knowledge and ways of working.
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful.
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