Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good literacy skills
- Skills
Good computer skills and level of computer literacy, including use of MS Office packages
- Skills
Ability to abide by rules of confidentiality Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Skills
Confident approach
- Skills
Ability to use initiative and work independently when required
- Skills
Able to manage own time effectively including working to deadlines and prioritising own workload
- Experience
Keyboard and communication experience
- Qualifications
GCSE in English and Maths, Grades A-C, Grade 9-4 or equivalent
- Qualifications
Basic knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages – including Microsoft Office calendar for diary management
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Word processing experience
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice position within the Trust Headquarters Executive Administration Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working individual to join our Team to provide an efficient and effective service to support the smooth running of Trust Headquarters.
The role will involve general reception duties, along with a wide range of office procedures and transactional processes. In return the apprentice will receive in-house and off-the-job training which would lead to a formal qualification.
This is a fixed-term contract working full time (37.5 hours/week) Monday to Friday, and will be based at Trust Headquarters in Lincoln.
For any further information regarding the role, please contact Amy Foxley, Deputy Trust Secretary via email amy.foxley@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- To provide an efficient and effective administrative support service to the Executive Administration Team. To provide an efficient and effective reception service at Trust Headquarters including meeting and greeting those that enter the building and handle incoming and outgoing post. To answer incoming calls in a prompt and friendly manner, some of which may be non-routine and may involve information of an emotional and distressing nature. To connect caller to desired member of staff, another appropriate person or take a message. To gain an understanding of the key areas of the Trust and be able to deal sensibly with queries and direct callers to the correct person/department. To follow established process with regards to allowing entry to the building, including processing of appropriate members of staff Smartcards. To keep internal telephone directory up-to-date and distribute to staff. Including updating the fireboard in the building.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide an efficient and effective reception service at Trust Headquarters.
To assist in the smooth running of the Trust Headquarters building.
To cover for other administrative support staff during periods of absence.
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This advert is for Apprentice Administrator with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Lincoln, England. It is listed as a Administrator role. The advertised salary is £15,600 per annum dependent on age. The contract type is Apprenticeship: 18 months. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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