Information Assistant

The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It’s a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.

Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for care.

Who we’re looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join the Information Department. An apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for you to explore the NHS and to begin a journey that will provide an exciting and fulfilling career pathway.

You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will work towards completion of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

The post holder will work in conjunction with and in support of colleagues in the Information Department, to assist in the provision of a comprehensive information service to managers and healthcare professionals.

Our function is to collate, prepare and distribute data across the Trust and you will become an integral part of the team working alongside your Analyst colleagues.

Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we’re always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
- Prepare and distribute routine reports used operationally throughout the Trust.
- Assist with the processing and production of data submissions to meet external reporting requirements.
- Log ad-hoc requests made into the Department.
- Ensure procedural documentation is kept up to date; update and review as required.
- To be aware of and inform senior information colleagues of any issues and problems with respect to data quality and completeness.
- To keep patient information confidential at all times, abiding by the Trust's Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies.
- Plan and organise own workload. Planning tasks and activities which may require adjustment due to variable workloads / interruptions.