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Job reference: 080662
Salary: Band 3 (£21,709 - £23,603)
Job closing date: 03/01/2022
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 06/12/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
Department: Cashiers

Job Advert

This opportunity is open to 16 – 24 year olds only as part of NHS Tayside Youth Employment Agenda.

Fixed Term for 23 months


We have an exciting and innovative opportunity for young person to apply for a modern apprenticeship within the Cashiering Service, based in Ninewells Hospital.


A Modern Apprentice will work as part of the Cashiering team and develop their skills in a range of business and administrative duties, with a focus on the cashiering services provided for both patients and services.  You will be required to undertake specified learning during the apprenticeship duration and this will include:

  • SCQF Level 5 in Business Administration
  • National and local induction procedures
  • On-line learning
  • Face to face and group learning activities


You will be supported to attend a local college and access mentoring / assessment within the workplace to achieve your SCQF – this will normally be one day per week during term time.  There will also be a requirement to undertake a 6 – 12 week placement over the 23 months within another Cash Office in NHS Tayside to gain experience of other health care settings.


The successful candidate should have:

  •    Experience of working in a customer-facing environment.
  • Strong numeracy skills.
  • Ability to undertake appropriate training for required work activities, according to workplace area & apprenticeship framework.
  • Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009” and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.


Internal - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment.  You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview. 


Informal enquiries to: George Walker, Head Cashier, Ninewells Hospital on 01382 632433 or george.walker@nhs.scot


Hours of work are:  37.5 hours per week.


NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community


Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.   Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.


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