Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to start your career within training and development at The Walton Centre! As an Education Administrator, you will have the opportunity to complete a Level 3 Learning & Development Practitioner Apprenticeship, whilst working in a busy Training & Development Office, supporting the administration of the function and developing your skills in facilitation and delivery.
You will learn all aspects of the Training & Development function at a specialist Trust, renowned for the support and development of its staff and will work in an established and supportive Team.
Main duties of the job
The Education Administrator will play an integral role within the integrated Education Department, primarily supporting Training & Development, in particular the vocational learning element of the function and ensuring that a consistent and effective approach is taken to administration across the Team, as well as providing administrative support to the core T&D function. The post holder will become confident in developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Adhering to and maintaining robust administrative procedures, particularly in relation to the Trust study leave process, the Education Administrator will ensure all policies and procedures are followed and that study leave applications are processed in a timely and effective manner.Supporting the Vocational Learning Coordinator in relation to the administration of work experience programmes, pre-employment and apprenticeships as well as study leave for existing staff, the Education Administrator will develop a full understanding of the development of employees at all levels.
Contributing to the running of the Education Centre, the Apprentice Education Administrator will support with facilities enquiries and the provision of an effective service for internal and external customers. Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise effectively will enable the post holder to manage a varied workload.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 functional skills (or recognized equivalent) in English and Maths, or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Completion of the Level 3 Learning & Development Practitioner Apprenticeship in the duration of the contract
Knowledge and Education
Essential
- Understanding of what is involved in working in a complex administration environment and managing a range of tasks, for example: o Accurate data inputting o Dealing with queries o Working to deadlines
- Experience of working or studying within an education setting
- Ability monitoring resources and/or expenditure and order stock/equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS
Desirable
- Previous administrative experience
Skills &Attributes
Essential
- IT skills in Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel and Powerpoint with experience of using electronic data bases
- Organised, with the ability to deal with a wide range of tasks and meet deadlines simultaneously
- Ability to prioritise own workload to meet the requirements of the whole department
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to use initiative and assess incoming queries / issues to decide the best way to deal with and when to escalate as appropriate
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to provide and receive sensitive and contentious information whilst using tact and diplomacy
- Confidence and willingness to speak / deliver in group situations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Basic skills in Publisher
Other
Essential
- Flexible within role
- Willingness to undertake training as necessary to role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre
Lower Lane, Fazakerley
Liverpool
L9 7LJ