Job vacancy: Data Technician Apprentice (L3), Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Grangewood

Job summary

Main area: Primary Care
Grade: Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Contract: Apprenticeship: 24 months
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 166-RPC-6864137

Employer: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Grange Family Health Centre
Town: Grangewood
Salary: £12,514 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/03/2025 08:00

Data Technician Apprentice (L3)

Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To act in line with the Trust’s CARE values.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To actively participate in the staff appraisal process.

To be familiar with the relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.

It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C/ Grade 4 and above
Functional skills level 2
Must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years and be 18+ and must not already be in full time education

Desirable criteria

European Computer Driving Licence - ECDL
Specific qualification in data

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of using Microsoft computer programmes; word, Excel etc.

Desirable criteria

Any work experience in an office environment would be advantageous.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to work under pressure
Clear understanding of confidentiality
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to deal with a variety of tasks simultaneously
VDU / Keyboard skills
Understanding of office procedures

Desirable criteria

Ability to work with a range of databases/spreadsheets and bespoke software applications.

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility
Professional appearance and polite manner
Adaptable to meet service needs
Ability to take instructions

Desirable criteria

Someone with an interest in a development opportunity within a GP surgery environment.

Demonstrates Trust Values

Essential criteria

Proud to CARE Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourage.

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

COVID19 Vaccination

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

UK Points-based immigration system

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Communications

Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.