Administrative Assistant Apprentice - Gastro

Provide general administrative support, including photocopying, emailing, filing, and mailing letters. Create and manage reports, spreadsheets, and communications using software like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Type clinical letters and reports based on dictation from medical staff. Open and manage all incoming and outgoing post. Handle basic queries from staff, managers, and service users, with support from the team as needed. Serve as a point of contact, ensuring clear communication and professionalism. Order and maintain office supplies. Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and take initiative when needed. Ensure confidentiality and secure working practices. Provide secretarial cover during staff absences, such as sickness or leave.

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. You will also be expected to attend monthly college sessions hosted by Bridgwater & Taunton College where you will work towards achieving a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration. Sessions may be run virtually or onsite at Bridgwater College. 

Training Outcome:

The chance to be part of a growing company with a strong mission and values, and a supportive and dynamic work environment. Exciting and ambitious plans for future growth, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Employer Description:
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust runs acute hospital services, community services, mental health and learning disability services and a quarter of Somerset’s GP practices. It runs services from two acute hospitals Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Yeovil Hospital in Yeovil services in the community and services from the 13 community hospitals in the county, a range of mental health and learning disability services and Symphony Healthcare Services runs a quarter of GP practices in the county. Our trust is the result of two mergers. The first merger in April 2020, between Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, brought together acute services, community service and mental health and learning disability services. The second merger brought together acute services from both acute hospitals in the county and a large proportion of the county’s GP practices.

Working Hours :
Full time, Monday to Friday, shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience