Recruitment Administration Assistant Apprentice
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NE
Salary
£15,642 to £18,293
Contract
Apprenticeship
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
Would you like to start a career in recruitment and gain a nationally recognised qualification while working for one of the largest NHS Trusts in the ...
What you'll be doing
Working as part of our friendly Recruitment Team, you will:
- Provide administrative support across the recruitment service.
- Respond to enquiries via telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.
- Support candidates, managers and colleagues throughout the recruitment process.
- Maintain accurate records using recruitment systems and databases.
- Assist with filing, document management and digital record keeping.
- Use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Support team inbox management and help ensure enquiries are dealt with efficiently.
- Develop your understanding of NHS recruitment and workforce processes.
- Contribute ideas to improve administrative processes and digital ways of working.
What we're looking for
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and experiences. You will need:
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2).
- Basic keyboard and IT skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive and flexible approach to work.
- The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A commitment to learning and completing the apprenticeship programme.
Closing date of applications: 10 September 2026 (or until sufficient applicants received)
Date of interview: 23 September 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills: Maths and English Level 2 (GCSE A-C /4 - 9)
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Desirable
- Work experience (paid or voluntary)
Skills
Essential
- IT skills - Microsoft office software such as Word/Excel/Outlook
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to maintain and record factual standard documentation with accuracy
Desirable
- Understanding of duty of care and confidentiality
- Understanding of professional / personal boundaries
Behaviours
Essential
- Committed to assisting in the delivery of high standards of work that may impact patient care
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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