Job Description
About the job
Are you an organised, self-motivated individual with a passion for patient care? Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Paediatrics Department as an Apprentice Patient Pathway Support. This role is ideal for those looking to start their career in healthcare administration while making a meaningful contribution to patient services.
About the Role
As an Apprentice Patient Pathway Support, you will:
- Assist in preparing, organising, and tracking clinic documentation to ensure smooth clinic operations.
- Support the Patient Pathway Coordinators, helping maintain an efficient and effective patient flow.
- Contribute to a high standard of service delivery across both King’s Mill and Newark Hospitals.
- Develop administrative skills in a clinical environment, gaining valuable exposure to hospital operations and patient care processes.
- This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career in healthcare administration or clinical support roles.
What We Offer
- Full Employment: Undertake a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship while working with us.
- Professional Development: Access one-to-one mentoring, annual appraisals, and a range of training opportunities.
- Benefits Package: Health and wellbeing support, generous annual leave, flexible working options, and other staff perks.
- Work in a supportive, inclusive environment committed to personal growth and career development.
Visa Sponsorship & Eligibility
Not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should review eligibility for the Skilled Worker and Health & Care Worker visa routes.
Please note that Home Office guidance, updated 9th April 2024, may affect applicants needing to switch visa types, even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.
Why Join Sherwood Forest Hospitals?
- Provide vital support to over 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
- Work in a Trust rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission and consistently voted the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands.
- Be part of a clinically led, patient-focused organisation where teamwork, compassion, and mutual support are central to everything we do.
- If you are passionate about supporting patient pathways, building administrative expertise, and growing your career in healthcare, this apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to begin your journey.