The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Administration Apprentice

The closing date is 25 February 2026

Job summary

The post holder will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Transformation & Improvement Team, helping to coordinate meetings, manage information, support improvement programmes and ensure effective communication across clinical, operational and corporate teams. Alongside on-the-job learning, the apprentice will complete a structured apprenticeship programme to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a career in NHS administration and improvement.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Administration Apprentice to join our Transformation & Improvement Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is keen to develop administration, digital and improvement skills while gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification. This role offers:

  • A nationally recognised Business Administration / NHS Administration apprenticeship qualification.
  • On-the-job learning within a Transformation & Improvement Team Exposure to quality improvement, service redesign and digital change in an NHS setting.
  • Support, mentoring and development opportunities to progress within NHS administration or improvement roles.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Plus 5% high cost area supplement per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000408

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Transformation & Improvement Team, helping to coordinate meetings, manage information, support improvement programmes and ensure effective communication across clinical, operational and corporate teams. Alongside on-the-job learning, the apprentice will complete a structured apprenticeship programme to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a career in NHS administration and improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Administrative Support

  • Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Transformation & Improvement Team
  • Organise meetings, workshops and events, including booking rooms, arranging virtual meetings and circulating agendas and papers
  • Take accurate meeting notes and actions from meetings and ensure timely follow-up
  • Maintain electronic filing systems, databases and trackers to support improvement programmes and projects
  • Support the preparation of documents, reports, presentations and basic data summaries

Communication and Coordination

  • Act as a point of contact for the team, responding to routine enquiries in a professional and timely manner
  • Liaise with colleagues across clinical, operational and corporate teams to support improvement work
  • Support internal communications, including updating documents, trackers or intranet content where required

Improvement and Transformation Support

  • Provide administrative support to quality improvement, service transformation and digital change initiatives
  • Help track actions, milestones and deadlines for improvement projects
  • Support the collation of feedback, learning and lessons learned from improvement activity

Apprenticeship and Development

  • Actively participate in the apprenticeship programme, completing all required training, coursework and assessments
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills, systems and ways of working
  • Apply learning from the apprenticeship to day-to-day work
  • Attend regular reviews with the line manager and apprenticeship assessor

 

General Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance, data protection and Trust policies
  • Work in line with Trust values and behaviours
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Transformation & Improvement Team, helping to coordinate meetings, manage information, support improvement programmes and ensure effective communication across clinical, operational and corporate teams. Alongside on-the-job learning, the apprentice will complete a structured apprenticeship programme to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a career in NHS administration and improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Administrative Support

  • Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Transformation & Improvement Team
  • Organise meetings, workshops and events, including booking rooms, arranging virtual meetings and circulating agendas and papers
  • Take accurate meeting notes and actions from meetings and ensure timely follow-up
  • Maintain electronic filing systems, databases and trackers to support improvement programmes and projects
  • Support the preparation of documents, reports, presentations and basic data summaries

Communication and Coordination

  • Act as a point of contact for the team, responding to routine enquiries in a professional and timely manner
  • Liaise with colleagues across clinical, operational and corporate teams to support improvement work
  • Support internal communications, including updating documents, trackers or intranet content where required

Improvement and Transformation Support

  • Provide administrative support to quality improvement, service transformation and digital change initiatives
  • Help track actions, milestones and deadlines for improvement projects
  • Support the collation of feedback, learning and lessons learned from improvement activity

Apprenticeship and Development

  • Actively participate in the apprenticeship programme, completing all required training, coursework and assessments
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills, systems and ways of working
  • Apply learning from the apprenticeship to day-to-day work
  • Attend regular reviews with the line manager and apprenticeship assessor

 

General Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance, data protection and Trust policies
  • Work in line with Trust values and behaviours
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths (grade 4-9 or equivalent).
  • Eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship programme (L3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship or equivalent).

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an office, administrative or customer-facing role (paid or voluntary).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths (grade 4-9 or equivalent).
  • Eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship programme (L3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship or equivalent).

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an office, administrative or customer-facing role (paid or voluntary).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Chief Transformation Officer

Robert Ayers

robert.ayers@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Plus 5% high cost area supplement per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000408

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


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