Business Administration/ Receptionist Apprentice

Meon Medical Centre Goose Lane Lower Quinton CV37 8TA

**Business Administration/ Receptionist Apprentice**

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in business administration. As an apprentice, you will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to the smooth operation of our office. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth within the company. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

The Business Administration/Receptionist Apprentice will work in a busy GP practice and will be enrolled on the business administration apprenticeship level 3 with PMA Ltd. In-house training and on the job, training will be offered. The role is a great opportunity to start your NHS career. You will work on reception and across the practice.

**What will the apprentice be doing?**

The Apprentice will have a varied role, training and working within the Receptionist and Dispensing team.
- Face to face and telephone contact with patients will be an important part of the role
- The majority of the work will be computer based, maintaining patient records and dealing with all aspects of administration of a Medical Practice
- The ability to work as part of a team as well as working independently is essential
- You will need to have a good telephone manner and customer service skills
- The role requires you to have the ability to remain calm and focused on the task in hand but also be proactive in problem solving and be able to multitask
- The duties can include but are not limited to getting and directing patients
- Effective use of the appointment and booking system and liaising with other team members within and outside the practice

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**

The successful apprentice will be enrolled on the Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3 with PMA Ltd.

The apprenticeship will be a work-based apprenticeship and the learner does not attend college but completes the apprenticeship whilst in the workplace.

In-house and on the job training available with additional courses available through our ICS.

Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

Working within the Healthcare sector, progress with qualifications.

**Annual wage**

£9,609.60 a year

**Working week**

Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week working 9am to 5pm with one hour (unpaid) lunch break

Total hours per week: 35 hours a week

**Expected duration**

20 Months

**Requirements and prospects**

**Desired skills and personal qualities**
- Communication skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience

**Qualifications**
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4/C) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4/C) desirable

**About the employer**

Meon Medical Centre is a small but rapidly growing Medical Centre in a rural location 5 miles south of Stratford upon Avon, on the borders of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. With local housing developments, we now have over 6000 patients registered. We have 26 members of staff working here with a busy Dispensary and a Well Being team based at the Practice too. There are good public transport links to Stratford

**Employer**

Meon Medical Centre

**Address**
- MEON MEDICAL CENTRE
- GOOSE LANE
- LOWER QUINTON
- STRATFORD ON AVON
- CV37 8TA

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £9,609.60 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VAC1000236414