Apprentice Block Administrator
Closing date: 28 April 2026
Block Administrator, University of Buckingham Medical School
Department: Medical Education, Workforce Directorate
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Medical School team have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Block Administrator for 37.5 hours per week to join them. We are looking for a competent and enthusiastic administrator, with a track record of high-quality attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously and as part of the team. You will need to be competent in MS IT packages. You will complete the level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship alongside your role, to support your development.
To apply, you must have evidence of Maths & English GCSE passes (or equivalent). If you are motivated, professional and hard working then we want to hear from you.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules, please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you. If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on Apprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk, highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is and we can advise.
* You are 16 years old or over
* You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years
* You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications
* You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role
* You have not previously undertaken a similar or higher qualification (E.g a degree in Business Administration)
To support the Director of Medical Education/Associate Director of Clinical Studies UBMS/Deputy Phase 2 Lead and the Deputy Head of Medical Education (UBMS) in the creation and administration of clinical placements for undergraduate medical students from the University of Buckingham Medical School (UBMS), in the arranging of teaching which is required by the Buckingham Medical School curricula or requested by undergraduate medical students, in the pastoral care of all undergraduate medical students during their time with Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Job responsibilities
To assist with the planning and organisation of UBMS undergraduate medical students' clinical placements and to draw up timetables and/or a programme of placements.
To assist in identifying and negotiating with doctors, nurses and other hospital staff to arrange formal and bedside teaching sessions, which are required for UBMS medical students.
To help organise the booking and arranging of rooms and for setting up equipment. To administer and monitor the evaluation processes for such teaching. To provide pastoral support to students as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
* GCSE English/Maths Grade C or above
* Willing to participate in on-the-job training
* Comfortable using MS Office packages
Experience
* Experience of working in a team
* Knowledge of medical education
* Minute Taking
Skills
* Ability to work within a fast paced and changeable environment
* Able to plan and organise own time to ensure work is done on time
* Ability to recognise when escalation to someone more senior is necessary
Personal and people development
* Calm and organized under pressure
* Flexible approach to working hours and duties
* Interest in self-development
* Team Player
* Smart appearance
Communication
* Ability to provide and receive complex information
* Ability to show empathy and give reassurance to medical students
* Ability to communicate with people at all levels
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University of Buckingham Med School (Dept)
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