Medical Administrator Apprentice (£7.55 - £10.00/hour)
- Location
Longsight - Employer
Ailsa Craig Medical Practice - Provider
Damar Training - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, November 21, 2025
Opportunity Details
The successful candidate will undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team.
Main Duties:
- To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures.
- To work in accordance of written protocols
- Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice
- Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed
- Using your own judgment and communication skills to ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are managed in a logical and non-disruptive manner.
- Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
- Receiving patients consulting with members of practice team and maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
- Process appointment requests, new and follow-up, from patients via online requests, telephone and in person.
- Deal with visit requests as per Practice protocol
- Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines (paper, telephone and email requests).
- Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address.
- Process patients change of address via computer data entry.
- Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
- Receive and make telephone calls as required (internal and external). Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
- Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
Company Benefits:
- NHS Pension
- NHS discounts
- Free parking
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Friday, November 21, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
Company website: https://ailsacraigmedicalpractice.co.uk/
Skills Required
- Excellent IT skills – knowledge of MS office
- Good General office procedures
- Good numeracy skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage a workload
- Well organised with good time management
Qualifications Required
5 x GCSEs which must include English and maths at grade 4/C or above
Training
Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard with Medical Pathways
Personal Qualities
- Honest
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to listen.
- Ability to make decisions, use own initiative
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Ability to work under pressure
- Well organised with good time management.
- Able to work as part of a team.
Prospects
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to join the team in a Full time position.
Other Information
- Working week: Monday to Friday
- Salary: £7.55/hour and £10.00/hour if 18 and above
Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our apprentices and expects our employer partners to share this commitment and to take appropriate steps to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.
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