Apprentice Reception/Clerical Officer

Job overview

Are you ready to be part of one of the UK’s largest and busiest women’s services? The Antenatal Clinic at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals (BHRUT) is seeking a proactive Apprentice Reception/Clerical Officer to join our dynamic team.

This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) involves rotating between Queens Hospital, King George Hospital, and Fanshawe Health Centre, offering a unique opportunity to gain diverse administrative experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Alongside the role you will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship. If you already hold a Business Administration qualification at Level 3 or above, you are not eligible to apply for this post.

Please read the advert and Job Description carefully before applying, ensuring that you demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must meet the following criteria: Be 16 years old or over Have the right to work in the UK with a visa that covers the duration of the apprenticeship Have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the past 3 years

We provide comprehensive training to ensure patients receive the best care possible. If you have strong organisational skills, a calm demeanour, and are eager to develop your specialist administrative expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and make a difference in women’s health care! We welcome applications from those with lived experience of the care system.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for arranging all new and follow up appointments in a timely manner, ensuring they follow the care pathways set out within the department and assist with the effective day-to-day running of the clinic to allow the department to deliver streamlined and safer services whilst achieving key targets.

The role will be cross sectional covering joint services between Women’s and Child Health and Radiology Services. The generic responsibilities are consistent within each area but will involve understanding departmental booking systems.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.