Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen to complete a 2 year Continuing Healthcare Apprenticeship leading to a professional qualification of Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner.

Following completion of the apprenticeship the post holder will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient centred assessments to identify any primary health care need which may result in eligibility for NHS CHC (or associated funding stream) ensuring the national framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care is implemented and complied in accordance with the principles and processes.

Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner Entry Qualifications

English and Math s – Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

Study Days Apprentices are expected to attend weekly sessions both in person and virtually with the training partner, these are expected to be a full day on a Thursday and may involve travel nationally

NB please note the JobDescription is not reflective of post on offer and you should read the links and information to the side before applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

Are you the candidate for the apprenticeship?

  • Do you have a working knowledge of Continuing Healthcare
  • Do you understand the terminology used in describing some health conditions
  • Can you identify the differences in funding streams within Continuing Healthcare
  • Are you comfortable in speaking to Social Workers, GP’s, Therapy Staff and other clinical professionals about client needs
  • Can you discuss sensitive health conditions with families and clients
  • Are you willing to work hard and study hard
  • Are you the one to take on this unique opportunity

About us

NECS works across the UK to support health and social care customers in meeting strategic and operational challenges, to improve outcomes and increase efficiency. We deliver a diverse range of services to organisations working within health and social care across the North of England and beyond.

NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a key partner in the future success of the health and social care system and we take our share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.

Date posted

11 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

I9869-AD10-7766-1

Job locations

Appleton House

Lanchester Road

Durham

DH1 5XZ

North Of England Commisoning Support

High Force Road

Riverside Park Industrial Estate

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS2 1RH

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To provide day to day supervision of the Band 3 administrative activity within allocated areas in the Directorate.
  • Maintain realistic and manageable diaries.
  • Manage the /senior managers diaries in a pro-active and efficient manner, based on all information from emails, meeting requests and travel itineraries.
  • Arrange meetings and set up any rooms/equipment required.
  • Ensure all aspects of meetings/conferences are organised, and agendas developed, ensuring appropriate equipment is available and set up projectors)
  • Attend and accurately minute complex internal and external meetings/events as required.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations etc.
  • Manage relationships with administrators of client representatives and other external partners.
  • Ensure the supervision of the work of the administrative assistant.
  • Communicate complex and sensitive information with a range of staff internally and externally.

Please see job description attached, detailing full remit of roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To provide day to day supervision of the Band 3 administrative activity within allocated areas in the Directorate.
  • Maintain realistic and manageable diaries.
  • Manage the /senior managers diaries in a pro-active and efficient manner, based on all information from emails, meeting requests and travel itineraries.
  • Arrange meetings and set up any rooms/equipment required.
  • Ensure all aspects of meetings/conferences are organised, and agendas developed, ensuring appropriate equipment is available and set up projectors)
  • Attend and accurately minute complex internal and external meetings/events as required.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations etc.
  • Manage relationships with administrators of client representatives and other external partners.
  • Ensure the supervision of the work of the administrative assistant.
  • Communicate complex and sensitive information with a range of staff internally and externally.

Please see job description attached, detailing full remit of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working at a personal assistant/senior administrative level in a complex organisation
  • Experience in planning and organising complex meetings
  • Experience in attending and recording minutes of internal and external meetings accurately
  • Experienced at complex diary management

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education 5 GCSE or equivalent including Mathematics & English
  • RSA III typewriting (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or experience of working as a personal assistant to a senior manager
  • In depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working at a personal assistant/senior administrative level in a complex organisation
  • Experience in planning and organising complex meetings
  • Experience in attending and recording minutes of internal and external meetings accurately
  • Experienced at complex diary management

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education 5 GCSE or equivalent including Mathematics & English
  • RSA III typewriting (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or experience of working as a personal assistant to a senior manager
  • In depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook