Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Apprentice Personal Assistant

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

Please note that this job does not meet the salary or skill level requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

An exciting opportunity to join Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust as an Apprentice Personal Assistant has become available.

The successful applicant will be required to support the Executive Team and the corporate office function. Part of your time will include supporting the front of house facilities at the Trust's headquarters.

You will need to be able to work accurately and at pace in a multi-tasking environment, whilst maintaining excellent customer service skills. You will be an excellent communicator and have a good eye for detail.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

You will be working closely with a team of Executive Assistants, to provide comprehensive support to the Executives.You will have the opportunity to work across the team.

Day to day duties include:

  • To provide secretarial, administrative and organisational support to the Director of Governance 2 days per week.
  • Support the Corporate Office Manager and the Executive Directors PAs, to ensure a fulland comprehensive support service at all times to the Chief Executive and Executive Team.
  • To support in the provision of a Front of House Service for the Trust, to include basic reception cover and postal service.
  • Supporting the front of house position, acting as a support for the first point of contact for staff, visitors and external contractors / couriers.
  • Processing, filing and distribution of confidential reports and documents.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-7580918-OPS

Job locations

Mount Mckinley

Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualification

Essential

  • GCSE (Grade A-C) or Equivalent in English and Maths
  • Willingness to undertake and satisfactorily complete a QCF Level 3 in Business Admin within 15-18 months
  • Ability to meet the ELS Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 exercises

Experience

Essential

  • Some previous clerical experience is desirable
  • Demonstrable experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
  • Experience of managing own workload
  • Experience of working to tight deadlines
  • Previous experience of using office/administrative systems

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Experience of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Person Specification

Training and Qualification

Essential

  • GCSE (Grade A-C) or Equivalent in English and Maths
  • Willingness to undertake and satisfactorily complete a QCF Level 3 in Business Admin within 15-18 months
  • Ability to meet the ELS Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 exercises

Experience

Essential

  • Some previous clerical experience is desirable
  • Demonstrable experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
  • Experience of managing own workload
  • Experience of working to tight deadlines
  • Previous experience of using office/administrative systems

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Experience of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Mount Mckinley

Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Mount Mckinley

Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Corporate Office Manager

Stacey Worthington

stacey.worthington1@nhs.net

01743277502

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-7580918-OPS

Job locations

Mount Mckinley

Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG


Supporting documents

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