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Business Administration Apprenticeship

Dr Hobkirk & Partners · Guisborough · posted 2 November 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
10 December 2026
Closing date
2 December 2026
Positions
1

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  • Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.
  • Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
  • Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.
  • Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed.
  • Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
  • Take action on clinicians’ requests for further information/patient contact information etc. (including computerised Practice notes), ensuring completion of all associated paperwork.
  • Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non-General Medical Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
  • Enter patient information on to the computer as required.
  • Scan patient documentation onto the clinical system in a timely manner.
  • Co-ordinate and manage the surgery email address and forward on emails as required.
  • Prepare clinical rooms for surgeries, supply prescription forms and record numbers in use and ensure adequate supplies of consumables (including bottles, couch rolls, test request forms etc.).

Your training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

Where it leads

  • Opportunity for a full time role following completion of apprenticeship 

About Dr Hobkirk & Partners

  • A busy doctors surgery dealing with members of the public in a kind, friendly and efficient manner. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativePatience

Where you'll work

  • SPRINGWOOD SURGERY, RECTORY LANE, GUISBOROUGH, CLEVELAND, TS14 7DJ