Job summary
** 20 month Fixed Term Contract - Apprenticeship **We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and versatile individual to join the Trust as an Apprentice Secretary in the Gastroenterology Department. Our Gastroenterology department is split up into sub-specialities and further sub-specialities within these; Hepatology/Pancreatic; Nutrition; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We operate outpatient clinics, inpatient endoscopy and outpatient endoscopy and have an allocated gastroenterology ward (Guist) for patients. We have consultants, registrars, IBD specialist nurses, Liver specialist nurses and Nutrition specialist nurses along with Upper and Lower Cancer specialist nurses As a busy department our patients are at the heart of everything we do and being focused on delivering the quality of care that our patients expect, in a timely manner is vital in this role.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a busy team and respect and integrity are an essential part of the ethos of working together that drives our department. This is a busy role with varying demands, so building an effective rapport with colleagues and being ready to take their guidance and offer your support will be really important.
The Gastroenterology department is committed to offering the best possible care to our patients and this requires dedication from all our staff and this role will be no exception. We will expect you to share our passion for achieving excellence in the care of our patients.
We take PRIDE in our work for the NNUH and hope that in your application you will show us how you take PRIDE in your work too.
Our secretaries act as a point of contact for all communications between the Consultant, patients, relatives, all hospital staff, General Practitioners and their staff and outside agencies, maintaining a close working relationship between Consultants and patients as appropriate.
Monday - Friday -
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
1. Flexible working hours
2. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
3. Multi Faith prayer room
4. Discounted gym memberships
5. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
6. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
7. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
8. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
9. On-site Nursery
10. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
11. Support in career development
12. Flexible staff bank
13. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must be: Aged 16+ Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship
Qualifications and Skills Required: Good general standard of education 4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification Good standard of literacy and numeracy Good communication and interpersonal skills Good IT skillsThe NNUH are pleased to be able to offer a variety of challenging apprenticeships. Should you be selected for interview we may wish to discuss with you a range of alternative positions for you to consider.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
14. 4 GCSEs at D/3 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
Experience
Desirable
15. Previous secretarial experience
Skills
Essential
16. Ability to work flexibly to the needs of the service
17. Excellent standards of documentation and record keeping
18. Ability to participate as part of an efficient and effective team
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
19. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
20. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion