Business Admin Level 2 Apprenticeship

  • Company: WILLIAM HOPWOOD SURGERY
  • Location: BB1 1LX
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000036381
  • Application Deadline Date: 17/07/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday- Friday 8:00am to 6:30pm pm (This is the surgery's opening times the hours for the Apprentice will be 30 hours.

Brief Description

To work as an Apprentice Receptionist at William Hopwood Surgery, providing a professional, friendly, and efficient reception and administrative service. 

Training to be Provided


  • Training will take place at Blackburn College one day a week

Future Prospects


  • May lead to a full time role on successful completion of the Apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail

The role involves supporting patients in accessing healthcare services, handling appointments and enquiries, maintaining accurate records, and providing general administrative support to the Practice team while ensuring confidentiality and high standards of care.


Duties:



  • Greet and assist patients at reception and over the phone

  • Process appointment requests (urgent, routine, and future bookings)

  • Register new patients and update records and contact details

  • Handle repeat prescriptions and patient correspondence

  • Scan, file, photocopy, and process incoming/outgoing mail

  • Maintain a tidy reception and waiting area

  • Answer telephone calls and manage enquiries professionally

  • Open and close the Practice when required and ensure security procedures are followed

  • Support general administrative tasks and cover reception duties


Key Responsibilities:



  • Direct patients to the appropriate healthcare service

  • Provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

  • Follow Practice procedures, protocols, and confidentiality rules

  • Support health and safety, infection control, and security procedures

  • Promote equality, diversity, and respectful patient care

  • Work as part of the Practice team and support daily operations

  • Contribute to improving service quality and efficiency

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