Apprentice Administration Assistant (NHS) - Canterbury

The above post has become available within KMPT for a dynamic, self-motivated, forward thinking administration apprentice. The post will be within Canterbury CMHSOP (Older Peoples Mental Health Services for Canterbury).

This post is based at our office on the St Martins Hospital Site, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1TD for 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9.00-17.00).

The post holder will study for a Business Administration Apprenticeship at level 3.

Main duties of the job:

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and keyboard skills, be a competent typist, possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, pay attention to detail, be able to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing/challenging situations You will be required to use the RIO software package and training will be provided

Working for our organisation:

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and keyboard skills, be a competent typist, possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, pay attention to detail, be able to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing/challenging situations. You will be required to use the RIO software package and training will be provided

Prior to interview you will be required to undertake a typing test, a numeracy and literacy test as well as a written Trust Values Exercise.

Training:
Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Level 3 Business Administration Qualification

Training Outcome:
Possible progression onto a full time role after the Apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail