Apprentice Career Development Administrator
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice Career Development Administrator
£12514
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 10 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 773dba20b3f44aa7890013e9c3014e78
Full Job Description
- This is a fixed term contract for 20 months We as a Trust encourage and support your progression beyond your Apprenticeship and will be here to help!
We are very proud of our Apprentice success rates, with 92% of Apprentices successfully obtaining a substantive post within the Trust at the end of their Apprenticeship contract, and 98% of Apprentices having further plans in place following their Apprenticeship e.g. going on to further education, joining the NNUH staff bank or obtaining employment at another organisation.
The Career Development team are a busy team implementing and overseeing the running of various programmes such as Apprenticeships, Work Experience, and Work Employability programmes across the Trust.
The Trust was highly commended for Norfolk at the 2022 National Apprenticeship Awards in the Macro Employer of the Year category.
Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria:
All applicants must be:
+ Aged 16+
+ Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years
+ Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above
+ Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship, The post holder will provide administration and support to the Career Development team and associated initiatives that form the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Skills Academy including the Apprenticeship Programme.
The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Career Development team and associated initiatives that form the NNUH Skills Academy including; the Apprenticeship Programme, Work Experience, and Pre Employment Programmes. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the Apprenticeship End Point Assessments for staff undertaking Apprenticeship Standards at the NNUH. This role will also support the development of virtual work experience programme and creation of social media content for the NNUH Skills Academy Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages.
We work closely with Trust divisions to support with workforce development through the utilisation of apprenticeship programmes.
We also work closely with the community and stakeholders across local NHS Trusts, DWP Job Centre, local schools and colleges to widen access and participation to careers in the NHS which builds upon the diverse workforce at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust., + Act as first point of contact for enquiries relating to Apprenticeships, Work Experience, Pre-Employment Programmes, and End Point Assessment, and respond in an efficient and effective manner
+ Monitoring an apprentice's progress for successful entrance of End Point Assessment gateway to complete their apprenticeship, and escalating concerns in a timely manner.
+ Book in and attend pre-gateway and gateway meetings for Apprentices going through End Point Assessment, and take minutes and actions during the meetings
+ Support the recruitment process for apprentices, including booking interviews, sending through funding forms to successful applicants, and checking Trac Jobs for application updates and start dates
+ Update the Skills Academy Social Media accounts and internet/intranet web pages and create content using online design tools.
+ Maintain computerised filing systems
+ Produce and disseminate minutes associated with meetings, and following up on any action points
+ Provide administrative support for the Apprenticeship, work experience, and pre-employment programmes, along with ad-hoc programmes and opportunities as requested
+ Order resources, stationery, and preparing leaflets and documentations for careers fairs and events
+ When requested, attend recruitment and careers fairs with the Career Development Facilitator, and provide advice and guidance on NHS Careers and associated Apprenticeships
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification., Visa and Immigration
If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.
Travelling to work
Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours.
We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity.
The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect.
The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details.
The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite.
If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview.
DBS
If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.
If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc
NHS Service
Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.
UK Registration
You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role.
Application
Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly.
We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.
We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert.
Flexibility
Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application.
+ Good general standard of education
+ 4 GCSE's at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification
+ Good standard of literacy and numeracy
+ Good communication and interpersonal skills
+ Good IT skills
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
+ Flexible working hours
+ Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
+ Multi Faith prayer room
+ Discounted gym memberships
+ Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
+ Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
+ Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
+ Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
+ On-site Nursery
+ On-site cafes offering staff discounts
+ Support in career development
+ Flexible staff bank
+ Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics