20 month Fixed Term Contract - Apprenticeship We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification. You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and versatile individual to join the Trust as an Apprentice Secretary in the Gastroenterology Department. Our Gastroenterology department is split up into sub-specialities and further sub-specialities within these; Hepatology/Pancreatic; Nutrition; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We operate outpatient clinics, inpatient endoscopy and outpatient endoscopy and have an allocated gastroenterology ward (Guist) for patients. We have consultants, registrars, IBD specialist nurses, Liver specialist nurses and Nutrition specialist nurses along with Upper and Lower Cancer specialist nurses. As a busy department, our patients are at the heart of everything we do and being focused on delivering the quality of care that our patients expect, in a timely manner is vital in this role.
Main duties of the jobYou will work as part of a busy team and respect and integrity are an essential part of the ethos of working together that drives our department. This is a busy role with varying demands, so building an effective rapport with colleagues and being ready to take their guidance and offer your support will be really important.
The Gastroenterology department is committed to offering the best possible care to our patients and this requires dedication from all our staff and this role will be no exception. We will expect you to share our passion for achieving excellence in the care of our patients.
Our secretaries act as a point of contact for all communications between the Consultant, patients, relatives, all hospital staff, General Practitioners and their staff and outside agencies, maintaining a close working relationship between Consultants and patients as appropriate.
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 17.00
About usJoin us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer roomDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronicsEligibility CriteriaAll applicants must be:
Aged 16+Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive yearsMust not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or aboveMust not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeshipQualifications and Skills RequiredGood general standard of education4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specificationGood standard of literacy and numeracyGood communication and interpersonal skillsGood IT skillsPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential4 GCSEs at D/3 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and EnglishExperienceDesirablePrevious secretarial experienceSkillsEssentialAbility to work flexibly to the needs of the serviceExcellent standards of documentation and record keepingAbility to participate as part of an efficient and effective teamAttitude, aptitudeEssentialEffective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and ExcellenceDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital
AddressNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's websitehttps://teamnnuh.co.uk/ £12,514 a year per annum, pro rata (£240 per week)
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