Apprentice Administration Assistant

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Main area Genomics Grade Band 3 Contract 18 months (18 months fixed term apprenticeship, Annex 21 rate paid during Apprenticeship) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Saturday working on a rota basis, with enhanced pay and a day of in lieu) Job
-SPH-8275175-RL4 - APP

Site Genomics Laboratory, Liverpool Women's Hospital Town Liverpool Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Annex 21 applies during the training period. Salary period Yearly Closing 18/09/2026 23:59

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Administrative Assistant to join the North West Genomic Laboratory Hub (Liverpool Site). We are looking for a self-motivated, hard working individual with the ability to use their own initiative and work well within a team. The successful candidate will need to be able to prioritise their own workload and demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, whilst adhering to the Trust's Values and Behaviours framework.

This is initially a fixed term contract for the duration of the Apprenticeship programme. On successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification, the role will become permanent.

To apply for this Apprenticeship role, you must meet the following apprenticeship eligibility criteria:

• Have lived in the UK or the EEA for the last three years continuously
• If working on a Visa, the remaining duration must cover the duration of the Apprenticeship.

GDPR Disclaimer: In applying for this position, you agree to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust sharing your application details including name, contact details, experience and qualifications with the externally contracted Learning Provider for the purpose of confirming eligibility and enrolling you on the apprenticeship.

This is an Apprenticeship opportunity, and as such, candidates will be expected to meet the following criteria by the end of their apprenticeship programme.

JOB PURPOSE

• Undertake defined administrative tasks to assist in the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient Laboratory Genetics Service.
• Act as a main point of contact for service users, answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Dispatch letters and clinical reports by post or email.
• Archive and/or scan paper filing of clinical referrals, reports and other laboratory documents.
• Provide other general administrative duties as required within the team and appropriate to the grade.
• Collaborate with other members of the department to achieve an effective and reliable service.

A detailed list of the main duties and responsibilities associated with this role can be found on the Job Description attached.

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Annex 21 Payscale

Duration

Salary Payable

(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training:

75% of the top of the band

(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training:

70% of the top of the band

(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training:

65% of the top of the band

(iv) more than three years from completion of…