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Level 3

Operations Assistant Apprentice

LANE ENDS SURGERY · PRESTON

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Pay
£14,560 to £23,132 a year
Hours
35 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
9 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
2 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago

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What you would do

Gain valuable experience in a busy healthcare environment while earning a qualification.Develop skills in administration, communication, organisation and teamwork, supporting staff, trainees and patients. This varied role offers excellent career development, real responsibility and the chance to build a strong foundation for your future career.

Day to day

  • Supporting the delivery of high-quality education throughout the organisation.
  • Supporting the co-ordination and management of educational and learning events.
  • Working proactively to ensure the effective delivery of training for postgraduate and undergraduate medical trainees and other learners placed within the practice.
  • Supporting IT set-up and induction programmes for new starters.
  • Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with new starters, colleagues and team members.
  • Co-ordinating timetables and handbooks.
  • Assisting with the student feedback process, including data entry, paperwork collation, surveys, report generation and distribution.
  • Attending meetings and providing minute-taking support when required.
  • Supporting the implementation and co-ordination of safe and effective processes for test results management, recall systems, QOF and Quality Contract requirements.
  • Assisting the Practice Management Team in reviewing and updating policies and procedures.

This list is not exhaustive and the successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively with the Practice Management Team and Partners across a variety of areas to support the smooth delivery of services.

What you would study

Business administrator (level 3)

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and off-the-job training at Preston College. Apprentices will attend college one day per month, on the fourth Friday of every month, where they will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Business Administration Apprenticeship.

The remainder of the training will take place within the workplace, allowing apprentices to apply their learning in a real working environment and gain valuable hands-on experience.

Training provider: PRESTON COLLEGE

Working week

Part time and fulltime available - Times to be confirmed with successful candidate

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

Fulltime employement, with the potential for further training and development

Where

PRESTON, North West (PR2).

About LANE ENDS SURGERY

Lane Ends Surgery is a well-established GP practice that provides NHS primary care services and is committed to delivering high-quality, safe patient care. The practice is inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and currently holds an overall rating of"Good" following its most recent inspection.

One of the key features of the surgery is its strong focus on education and training. The practice is an approved training practice for GP Registrars, Foundation Year 2 Doctors and undergraduate medical students, including students from UCLan (University of Central Lancashire). The surgery undergoes rigorous assessment to maintain its training status and actively supports the development of future healthcare professionals.

The Practice Management Team plays a vital role in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the surgery, ensuring compliance with NHS requirements, Health & Safety regulations, service development, strategic planning and patient services. This aligns closely with the duties outlined within the Business Administration Apprenticeship vacancy

Operations Assistant Apprentice, LANE ENDS SURGERY