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Business Admin Apprenticeship

Drs Bolton, Shaw, Shaw & Dawes · Truro · posted 28 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
13 October 2026
Closing date
5 October 2026
Positions
1

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Working as part of a small, experienced nursing and GP support team, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys venepuncture and is confident in carrying out basic clinical duties, including ECGs and blood pressure monitoring.

Responsibilities include:

  • Answering the telephone and arranging appointments for patients
  • Dealing with patient enquiries either by telephone or at reception
  • Managing the main email account, ensuring all emails are dealt with appropriately
  • Scanning hospital letters and correspondence on to patient records
  • Registering new patients
  • Contacting patients on behalf of the GP’s to arrange further tests / appointments
  • Welcoming patients at reception, checking them in for appointments and making appointments, handing out prescriptions and dealing with enquiries

Desirable skills and Responsibilities:

  • Phlebotomy
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • ECG’s
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Diabetic Foot Checks
  • Vitamin B12 Injections

Where it leads

Career progression would be an option upon successfully completing the apprenticeship, depending on the vacancies and opportunities available.

About Drs Bolton, Shaw, Shaw & Dawes

  • We are a busy GP surgery with a branch surgery in Devoran providing medical care to nearly 7000 patients registered with us.
  • We offer a wide range of medical services to patients striving to provide high quality, personal care.
  • Our practice prides itself on still offering routine, Face to Face appointments that patients can book directly into without completing any online forms of communication first.
  • The reception team is integral in supporting the smooth running of our practice.

 

 

Things to consider

Please note, there are limited transport options for Chacewater Health Centre - ideally, you will have a driving licence and own your own vehicle.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/C) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C) — essential

Where you'll work

  • THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHACEWATER, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR4 8QS

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