Job summary
We are excited to offer Business Administration Apprentices the rare opportunity to work in a team whose job it is to improve the clinical care of patients at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This administrative role is key in supporting the Lead Nurse for Patient Safety to produce innovative clinical solutions to solve problems that we encounter. If you are a proactive, enthusiastic individual who would like to add something truly unique to your CV then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
This role also includes contact with patients and families in addition to other professionals. We are therefore seeking a friendly, caring individual who is confident communicating with a wide variety of people.
You will be employed on an 18-month fixed term training contract working 37.5 hours per week. Time will be given to attend training sessions required for the role. You will also benefit from:
A dedicated team who will support you as you work towards your Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
A generous annual leave entitlement of 27-days plus 8 days public holiday.
Eligibility for a range of NHS discounts at various high street retailers.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Literacy and Numeracy
- Maths and English Grade C (4/5) or above
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of Administration and/or Project Management
- Knowledge of Equality, Inclusion and Diversity
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Good knowledge of all Microsoft Office systems
- Able to use email systems
- Able to use own initiative and plan workload
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Team working
- Confident and able to demonstrate a professional telephone manner at all times
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Highly motivated to provide a good quality service
- Able to work on a number of competing deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Literacy and Numeracy
- Maths and English Grade C (4/5) or above
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of Administration and/or Project Management
- Knowledge of Equality, Inclusion and Diversity
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Good knowledge of all Microsoft Office systems
- Able to use email systems
- Able to use own initiative and plan workload
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Team working
- Confident and able to demonstrate a professional telephone manner at all times
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Highly motivated to provide a good quality service
- Able to work on a number of competing deadlines
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.
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.
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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