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About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy reception within our GP practice. We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, innovative individual with excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
What you'll do at work
To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception and administrative duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to:
- Greeting and directing patients
- Effective use of the appointment system
- Booking appointments
- The processing of information
- Assisting patients as required
- Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers’ request appropriately
- Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
- Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail (both paper and electronic)
- Clinically code data on SystmOne
- Photocopy documentation as required
- Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required
- Direct requests for information, i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors’ letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team
- Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
- Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
- Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards
- Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested
Where you'll work
318 WESTDALE LANE
MAPPERLEY
NOTTINGHAM
NG3 6EU
Training provider
MILLBROOK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
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Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
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Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
About this employer
At Unity Surgery we provide professional, accessible, high quality, comprehensive healthcare services that inspires confidence in our patients and our community. http://www.unitysurgery.co.uk
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
If the Apprenticeship is successful there are excellent progression and development opportunities
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILLBROOK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Recruitment
01159468182
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053486.
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