Trust Apprentice Secretary in Cheltenham

Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have recently been awarded an improved CQC rating of Good and are proud of what we’ve achieved. We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.

As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.

As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.

By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.

Would you like to start an exciting career in the NHS, learning new skills and knowledge whilst supporting the Corporate Governance Team?

Why not apply for our fantastic opportunity which enables you to gain experience whilst

achieving a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification?

Job Title:                     Trust Secretariat Apprentice

Hours:                         37.5 hours per week

Duration:                     Fixed Term 12 month (366 days) contract

Salary:                         GHNHSFT Apprentice Terms and Conditions

£10,132 pa, £5.18 per hour

Department/Area:       Corporate Governance           

Accountable to:           Corporate Governance Manager

Location:                     Alexandra House, Cheltenham General Hospital

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a well organised and committed individual to be a business and administration apprentice within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The apprentice will complete a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship with Learning and Skills Partnership whilst gaining valuable administration experience within our Corporate Governance Team.

This apprenticeship vacancy would be suitable for a school leaver or someone who would like a change in career who has an interest in governance.

The Apprentice will be managed by the Corporate Governance Manager and be supported to carry out administration activities including:

• Clerical tasks i.e. typing, photocopying, sorting post, answering the telephone etc. to the Team
• Formatting of Board and Committee reports in line with Trust Presentational standards
• Uploading information to the intranet and website
• Distribute Board and Committee meeting papers
• Using AdminControl for the publication of Board and Committee papers
• Arranging meetings involving, the Chair of the Trust, Chief Executive, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Governors, booking venues and catering as required
• Supporting the Corporate Governance Manager in maintaining the Governor log of questions

• General Administration duties

The apprentice will be expected to be professional, treat everyone with kindness and respect, and have the confidence to communicate with staff at all levels within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, other Trusts and external stakeholders.

The maximum working week is 37.5 hours / week;

The young person will have a daily unpaid break of at least 30 minutes every 4.5 hours worked; there is no weekend working.

For further information please contact Jill Hall, Interim Head of Corporate Governance on 0330 422 3573 or email jill.hall12@nhs.net or contact the Lifelong Learning Team on 0300 422 5176.

The closing date for applications is: midnight on 17th October 2019

Interviews will take place the week commencing 21st October 2019

For more details of the role and requirements of the apprenticeship, please see Job Description attached.

 ‘Our Trust uses a values based recruitment (VBR) approach, to ensure that we recruit the best employees  with the right skills  and values to support effective team working in order to deliver excellent patient care and experience’