IT Apprentice

Detailed job description and main responsibilities As a member of the Trust's Technical IT Team, you will work with multiple systems and programs; have the opportunity to install, maintain, upgrade and update IT hardware and software systems so that the Trust is able to operate at the highest possible level. This will involve liaising with members of staff across the team, Division and wider organisation. You may also communicate with external organisations as required and members of the public. You will need to be totally committed to learning and putting this in to practice in the workplace. You will be working in a busy healthcare environment as well as completing your apprenticeship programme. This is an opportunity in which you will be supported to develop your skills, knowledge, behaviours and National Vocational Qualification at Level 3. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Applicants aged 16-18 years old must hold and can evidence GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents/ Functional Skills Level 2) at grades 4 (C or above), as per apprenticeship funding rules. Applicants 19 must have a good level of Maths and English, but don't need to evidence with certificates as per apprenticeship funding rules. Knowledge Essential criteria Microsoft Products such as Windows and Office Data Protection & confidentiality Experience Essential criteria Some previous work experience through work experience activities, volunteering, part-time or full time employment Skills Essential criteria Problem solving skills IT skills Values Based Question Essential criteria Values question response Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies. This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity. Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse. We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors. This Local Employment Partnership Employer shares information about new starters with Jobcentre Plus, for statistical purposes only. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via NHS Jobs. If you have a query relating to your application, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 830000. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Documents to download JD (PDF, 552.3KB) Recruitment Guide for Candidates (PDF, 208.2KB)

Location: Gillingham, Norfolk, GB

Posted Date: 9/5/2025