Business Admin Apprentice
Palmer Community Hospital · Jarrow · posted 30 October 2026
Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
20 November 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
- Ensure efficient operation of the appointment system, and monitor the flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms
- Advise patients of relevant charges for private services, accept payment, and issue receipts
- Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors
- Ensure reception and waiting areas are kept neat and tidy
- Book appointments and recalls, ensuring full name and DOB are entered, to ensure that the correct record is retrieved
- Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate
- Ensure that the system is operational at the beginning of each day
- Open and stamp incoming mail
- Scan hospital letters and other correspondence
- Dealing with changes of patient information and receiving all evidence as appropriate
- Clear rooms after surgeries and replenish any necessary stock
- Assist with daily Pathology lab results: administration of GP tasks
- Any other duties the management feel appropriate to the role
Your training
- This is a fully work-based programme
- You will get allocated time to complete your apprenticeship work and also receive regular meetings with your training provider
- You will be studying the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
Where it leads
- Potential full time role available for the right candidate upon completion of apprenticeship
About Palmer Community Hospital
Hospital based in Jarrow.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingNon judgementalPatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- PALMER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, WEAR STREET, JARROW, NE32 3UX
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