Information Assistant - Apprentice

You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will work towards completion of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.
It is recommended that prospective candidates check their eligibility for an apprentice role before applying via Become an apprentice: How apprenticeships work - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), The post holder will work in conjunction with and in support of colleagues in the Information Department, to assist in the provision of a comprehensive information service to managers and healthcare professionals.
Our function is to collate, prepare and distribute data across the Trust and you will become an integral part of the team working alongside your Analyst colleagues.
You must be confident, an excellent communicator, and able to work with existing procedures and processes within the Team. You need an eye for detail and be able to work to tight deadlines. You will be fully supported and have the opportunity to develop strong IT application skills., + Prepare and distribute routine reports used operationally throughout the Trust.
+ Assist with the processing and production of data submissions to meet external reporting requirements.
+ Log ad-hoc requests made into the Department.
+ Ensure procedural documentation is kept up to date; update and review as required.
+ To be aware of and inform senior information colleagues of any issues and problems with respect to data quality and completeness.
+ To keep patient information confidential at all times, abiding by the Trust's Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies.
+ Communicate in a professional manor by spoken word, telephone, e-mail, letter and face to face particularly involving specialist information.
+ Plan and organise own workload. Planning tasks and activities which may require adjustment due to variable workloads / interruptions.
Important
Your application form must include a complete record of your employment history. Please explain any gaps in your employment/education history and reasons for these gaps. The Trust maintains the right to withdraw an employment offer or terminate employment if it is later found that an application for employment contained false, mis-leading or inaccurate information. For the avoidance of doubt this would include omissions of previous periods of employment or reasons given for gaps in employment.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
For Information
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT embraces diversity, equality and inclusion and our aim is to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability and ethnicity.
We are committed to ensuring disabled workers aren't disadvantaged when applying for and doing their jobs and offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised post. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) process recruitment on behalf of Robert Jones Agnes Hunt. Further information on how your personal data is managed can be found on the supporting Privacy Notice.
Your application will be made in Trac, the MLCSU's preferred third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs and also available in your candidate account.
If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
In submitting an application form to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. You also authorise the RJAH Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record IAT process should you be appointed to the post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join the Information Department. An apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for you to explore the NHS and to begin a journey that will provide an exciting and fulfilling career pathway.

Here at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients. Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you., The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we're always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.