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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Administrator to join our busy Gynaecology team. This role will provide valuable experience in a healthcare setting, supporting the smooth running of clinics and helping to deliver a high-quality service to patients. Key responsibilities include: Preparing clinic notes and supporting clinic set-up Answering telephone calls and responding to patient queries in a professional and timely manner Providing general administrative support to the team Updating patient records and managing data accurately We are looking for someone who: Is organised and reliable, with good attention to detail Has strong communication skills and a professional manner Is keen to learn and develop within an NHS environment Can work effectively as part of a team This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing key administrative skills within a supportive team.
This post is fixed term for 15 months from start date due to apprenticeship contract.
Main duties of the job
Your role will provide administrative assistance to the clinic coordinators which will include booking & cancelling of patient appointments, locating and preparing patient notes and greeting patients on reception. Acting as first contact for enquiries, in person and by phone, taking messages and redirecting them to the appropriate section or member of staff and other general administration duties.
To attend regular review meetings with the supervisor and assessor, leading to an Apprenticeship Qualification in Digital Skills for Business Level 2.
This qualification consists of:
- Apprenticeship Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business
- Agored Diploma in Digital Skills for Business (QCF)
- Level 1 Essential Skills
- Prentis-iaith Welsh Language Development
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
For further details on these aspects of the job role please see job description and person specification.
Please note if you are already degree qualified you will be ineligible to apply due to Welsh Government funding criteria on the level 2 qualification.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Packages
Desirable
- Work Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including Maths and English
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication Skills / Ability to Work as part of a team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self Motivated & Enthusiastic / Flexibility regarding shift pattern
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This advert is for Support Co-ordinator Apprentice with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £18,624 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 15 months (Apprenticeship - 15 months from start date). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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