Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in the busy and dynamic Pharmacy Business Unit on an 24 month fixed term contract.

Working as a Business Administration and Data Entry Apprentice you will have the opportunity to study for and gain a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration while at the same time carrying out a key role withing the Pharmacy Business Unit team.

You will carry out business administration duties including invoice payments, raising queries, placing orders and taking minutes. You will undertake a ward top-up service as well as support the Procurement and Stores Team service. You will provide cover for the Pharmacy Systems and Applications Manager within the scope of the role. Full training will be given.

FOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME AND ELIGIBILITY QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE APPRENTICESHIPS TEAM AT [email protected]. As the recruiting manager, Jaime is unable to advise on apprenticeship funding rules, eligibility requirements, or programme-specific queries.

For further information about the role itself, or to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Jaime Popplewell, Pharmacy Systems and Applications Manager, on 020 8661 3019 or email [email protected].

Main duties of the job

1.1. To support the Pharmacy Systems and Applications Manager in the management of data entry required for information purposes by the Trust as well as providing routine computer and systems support for the pharmacy.  The work will include administrative duties and involves dealing with a variety of other hospital staff by telephone and in person.  Training, appropriate to the needs of the job, will be given as well as the opportunity to undertake a L3 qualification in Business Administration.

1.2. The post holder will be expected to work accurately and conscientiously with attention to detail.  The post holder should have good technical knowledge of computers, and these aspects of the job will be developed as far as the willingness to learn and skills of the post holder allow. 

Applicants must

• • Be aged 18 or over.
  • Have lived in the UK or EEA for the last three years.
  • Have the legal right to work and live in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship. If you require a visa, it must allow you to work and undertake an apprenticeship. Visas issued solely for educational or study purposes do not meet the eligibility requirement
  • Not hold a qualification in the same subject at the same level or higher
  • Must be committed to completing the required learning 
  • GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C) 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.