Summary
VQ Solutions are seeking a professional and motivated individual to join the team at Church Avenue Surgery. This rewarding role involves supporting both reception and administrative teams, delivering exceptional service to patients and offering essential assistance to the wider Practice team.
Wage
£17,550 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
The surgery opening hours are 08:00 - 18:00. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 8 September 2025
Duration
1 year 1 month
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* Providing excellent customer service at all times when speaking with patients on the telephone and in person
* Receiving and welcoming patients upon arrival at the surgery
* Making appointments for patients via the telephone or face to face
* Training to be given in the repeat prescription process
* Arranging transport and home visits for doctors
* Ensuring all paperwork is documented in the correct format and added to patient records
* Complete the new patient process, ensure all information is documented
* Deal with and action SystmOne tasks and notifications in a timely manner
* Regularly check the Practice email inbox and take the appropriate action
Where you'll work
54 CHURCH AVENUE
HARROGATE
HG1 4HG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
* You will work towards a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship, delivered by VQ Solutions
* You will have a dedicated VQ Mentor and will also be supported internally by your manager
* During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend workshop sessions and have regular reviews
* The best part? All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade Minimum C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Ability to prioritise
* Good time management
Other requirements
Due to the nature of this business, a high level of discretion is both expected and essential.