Administration Assistant Apprentice @ Drayton Medical Practice

Location: Maer Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3AL

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start. If you are looking to start an apprenticeship in the summer, please apply closer to the time via the CT Skills website where all current & live vacancies are listed.

WHO are Drayton Medical Practice?

Drayton Medical Practice is based in the centre of Market Drayton. They are a large and busy practice with approximately 18,000 registered patients and they strive to provide the very best service to all patients and stakeholders.

You will be made to feel very welcome and will be part of a friendly, supportive team who will assist your development and training. The immediate team consists of 8, with an overall Practice team of 50.

WHAT will I get from working with Drayton Medical Practice?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 37 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: NHS Pension, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, free parking & Company Wellbeing Support.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Your role will be varied, and you will be supporting with the smooth running of the practice. In time you will be given specific areas of responsibility as appropriate. Your daily tasks will include:

• Handling post & calls.
• Pharmacy Team Administration.
• Scanning, data entry & emails.
• Dealing with patients.
• Dealing with external stakeholders – via email and telephone.
• Other ad hoc admin duties.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about the modules. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication, customer care & team working.
• IT, admin & number skills.
• Attention to detail & organisation.
• Problem solving, initiative & non-judgemental.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.draytonmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/business-administration/