Job summary
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Are you thinking of the first step in your career or are you looking for a change in direction? Maybe you have considered university but would like to learn and earn? This apprenticeship could be just for you! We have a fantastic opportunity if you wish to start or continue a career within the NHS.
The Management Secretary Team at Macclesfield Hospital, East Cheshire NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Management Secretary to join their busy team assisting with a variety of administration and customer service tasks.
This role will provide you with:
- The opportunity to develop your office administration and customer service skills within the Management Secretary/PA setting.
- Enable you to further develop a number of transferable skills within the NHS, providing an excellent base for a future career in this sector.
- You will develop your understanding of the management support process within the NHS.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the post and the duties involved.
Main duties of the job
This role will also involve completing The Business Administration Level 3 course through Macclesfield College. The apprenticeship is a paid position, together with dedicated study time to undertake training in combination withwork experience in an environment where YOU can make a difference.
The position will be paid under Annex 21 of NHS Terms and Conditions, further details of this can be found by searching for 'Annex 21 NHS'.
Once the post holder has passed the Business Administration Level 3 course, they will progress to a full-time permanent band 3 contract within the team
The hours: 37.5 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education including English and Maths to "A*-C/9-4
Desirable
- RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts) level 1/2 or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Good organisational skills with experience of developing systems
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressured environment
- Ability to manage large volumes of work with very fast turnaround
- Demonstrate composure and positive attitude under pressure
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
- Previous NHS experience
Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team worker
- Flexible thinker
- Proactive
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education including English and Maths to "A*-C/9-4
Desirable
- RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts) level 1/2 or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Good organisational skills with experience of developing systems
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressured environment
- Ability to manage large volumes of work with very fast turnaround
- Demonstrate composure and positive attitude under pressure
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
- Previous NHS experience
Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team worker
- Flexible thinker
- Proactive
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Additional information
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).
