Recruitment Admin Apprentice Review

Checking ID in line with NHS standards Chasing pre employment checks such as start dates and declaration forms Closing vacancies Adding authorisers Checking occupational health Sweeping and linking vacancies Printing/ unlocking/ renewing smartcards Producing letters Answering the phone Managing car parking Managing the post Scanning interview notes Supporting on interview panels Induction prep for new starters Producing ID badges

Communication (Verbal and non verbal) - sending emails, telephone, face to face etc Leadership - supported training of new team members Teamwork - you work within a team every single day and need to be willing to support them Organisation and time management - prioritising workload, completing tasks in a timely manner Working under pressure - working in a fast paced environment means you need to be able to manage multiple responsibilities Business admin IT - using various IT packages such as microsoft and NHS admin systems

I am currently enjoying my programme a lot. No 2 days are the same and you are always facing new challenges every single day. I feel that the standard of training is high and I have picked things up quickly in order to become an asset to the team. My team also made me feel welcome from the start and I have formed strong working relationships with them. They are extremely supportive and always happy to help.

Overall, the programme is very organised. When you first join, you have to complete the trust induction which gives you informaiton on various things to ensure you are safe at work. At first, it took a while to get signed onto the apprenticeship and start being set work from college. Now that I'm being set college work, I have a set day to complete any work that I am set and have review meetings with my college tutor every 3 weeks to look at the progress I have made. The organisation of the team is also good. We have team meetings 3 times a week to give information on how we are doing and if there is anything we are struggling with.

I have regular 1:1s with my manager in order to discuss my progress and any developments that can be made to improve. If I have any issues with my work, I can freely go to my line manager for guidance and ask her any questions I might have. The team are always happy to help out.

I receive plenty of support from my training provider. We have regular meetings to discuss progress and I am given plenty of time to complete work. If I have not been able to complete everything due to the busy nature of the office, my tutor has been understanding and happily allowed me more time to complete the work set to me. Their general attitude is very positive and they are polite and respectful.

My tutor is always happy to provide me with constructive feedback on my work and I am able to improve it to get the best possible result. If I need any help with work, I am more than welcome to email him and ask for advice or I can ask in a review meeting.

We have not been out on any social activities as a team due to the pandemic. We have plans to go out for a meal and have also been to the pub for drinks. I am hoping that as restrictions continue to ease, we will be able to spend more time outside of work as a team.

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The standard of training is very good and you will gain lots of knowledge and experience in your role. There are also opportunities to progress and you are always incentivised to aim higher. The people working for the trust are also extremely kind and supportive and you will make some really good friends while you are working there.

Have a genuine interest in the trust values and make this clear in your application Use the word count when applying and ensure you talk about all your skills and experience to sell yourself the best you can Make sure you meet the person specification before applying to ensure you are a good fit for the team