Apprentice Pathology Quality and Business Support Administrator

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice Quality & Business Administrator to join the Pathology Quality, Training & Safety team, supporting quality, training, safety & business agendas. The role covers working across all Pathology services based at Nottingham University Hospitals. In addition the post holder will be given opportunities to participate in and support Divisional activities and work with different staff groups across the Trust. The job provides an opportunity to learn about the Pathology departments and provides a basis for progression.

The successful applicant will be given a fixed term employment contract for the period of 24 months. During this time you will work towards your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. This role is full time, where you would be expected to complete 6 hours per week study.

[The duration of the apprenticeship is 24 months subject to regular reviews to demonstrate progress and following successful completion will move into a substantive position. Apprentices will commence on Annex 21 of the salary stated and to support development in the role the postholder is required to complete a Level 3 Business administrator Apprenticeship over the period of the apprenticeship.]

It is essential to have 4 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and IT skills

To be successful you must be able to work independently and to deadlines.

Main duties of the job

This post will provide administrative support to the pathology corporate quality and business teams and senior management. The post will have specific input into the Quality Management System - this is how we evidence laboratory services meet the international quality standard ISO15189.

Administrative duties include but are not limited to: Duties associated with the receipt, collection, handling, production and distribution of written materials and electronic records.

Answering queries.

Maintenance of various databases including the Q Pulse electronic quality management system and the use of DATIX incident/risk management systems.

Ordering & invoicing.

Keyboard skills are a requirement for this role, as is the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

The post involves participation in outreach and patient engagement activities.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.