About this role
Job summary
We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised administration apprentice to join our Pharmacy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. To be eligible for the apprenticeship you must have Maths and English 9-5 (A-C) and have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
As part of our team, you'll provide essential administrative support across a busy department while developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in administration.
If you're motivated, organised and ready to start a rewarding career in administration, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
We're seeking someone who:
Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Is confident using Microsoft Office applications Has strong communication and teamwork skills Is eager to learn and develop new skills Can manage their workload effectively and work to deadlines Takes pride in delivering high-quality customer service You'll gain hands-on experience in a wide range of administrative tasks, including:
Preparing agendas and taking minutes at meetings Creating and formatting documents, reports, graphs and flowcharts Data entry and record management Filing, scanning and photocopying documents Handling incoming and outgoing post Ordering stationery and departmental supplies Supporting the distribution of pharmacy resources and medical textbooks Booking meeting rooms and coordinating meetings Assisting the Senior Leadership Team with administrative support Organising, distributing and recording prescriptions across Trust services Supporting colleagues across the wider Pharmacy department as required Providing general administrative support and undertaking ad hoc duties
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Understanding of SOPs
Desirable
Able to prioritize workload
Essential Essential
Maths and English GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent Willingness to work towards and complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Evidence of IT skills including emails, Excel and Word
Desirable
Minute taking experience Experience of working in a team Previous work experience in a customer service environment. Experience of working within an healthcare setting
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Greater Manchester Mental Health- Prestwich Site
Oakwood Building, Pharmacy Department, Bury New Road
Prestwich, Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)