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Apprentice Assistant Administrator

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol, BS2 8AE

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 September 2026

10 days left

Job description

The Assistant Administrator Apprentice role is an important member of our Learning and Workforce Development team at Bristol NHS Group. You will work ...

The administration team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Learning and Development department, engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Each assistant administrator represents the department's outward face, making strong customer service skills essential for delivering high-quality Learning and Development services. Also vital will be a firm grasp of Microsoft tools, and a keenness to develop.

The Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship is a 12-15 month learning programme consisting of:

  • 12-month training and support to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to gain a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner qualification.
  • We are a registered training provider here at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and as such your learning is delivered in a blended model both online and at our Learning and Research centre on our Southmead campus.
  • Monthly assignments, skills assessments and 1:1 support with a dedicated tutor/assessor
  • Workplace mentor to support you to put your learning into practice.
  • End Point Assessment delivered by Innovate Awarding - graded Pass or Distinction
  • Potential for progression into a permanent role upon completion of your apprenticeship

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Please note to be eligible for the apprenticeship you must be:

  • Over the age of 16
  • Have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years.
  • Have the right to work and reside in the UK.
  • Not be currently working towards any other government funded training programme.
  • Not hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same level or higher
  • Hold GCSE Maths and English at minimum of Grade C/4 (for Business Administrator) or E/2 for (Customer Service Practitioner) delete as appropriate

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

  • Better outcomes for ourPatients
  • More opportunities for our People
  • Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
  • Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now

  • Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
  • We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
  • More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
  • Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
  • Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
  • We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
  • Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
  • We will contribute to system financial balance

Education

Essential

  • GCSE grade 5 (C) or above in English and maths
  • Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role

Desirable

  • Evidence of personal development

Skills

Essential

  • Clear and polite written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and enter data accurately
  • Ability to follow instructions and standard procedures
  • Ability to organise simple tasks and meet deadlines with guidance

Desirable

  • Awareness of confidentiality and data protection

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in providing customer service
  • Experience using basic electronic systems for data entry

Desirable

  • Experience in an administrative or clerical role
  • Experience within a healthcare or public sector setting

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

27 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

BNF
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

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