I have been working for the NHS, mostly within Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Found. Trust (BCHC), for nearly 9 years. I started my journey in 2009 as an Business Administration Apprentice and am now working as a Manager in the Medical Records Department. Working for BCHC has been very rewarding and has offered many opportunities.
This is my story so far...
Business administrator | Level 3
I began my journey in the NHS by doing an Apprenticeship in Business Administration.
Administrator
After which I secured a job as an Administrator for the Medical Records Department.
Co-ordinator
In my next role I worked as a Co-Ordinator for the Nurse Bank in B’ham Women’s NHS Trust.
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) | Level 2
Whilst in this role I decided I wanted to further my career opportunities by completing an on the job management course.
Senior Administrator
With my newly acquired management qualification I applied for a Senior Administrator post in the HR Department.
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) | Level 5
During my time as a Senior Administrator I was given an opportunity to enrol onto an Management Course which I completed as I worked
Manager
Having attained my Level 5 Management qualification I applied for and got a job as a Manager in the Medical Records Department, where I am currently working. I’m planning to consolidate my learning before considering my next move.
What does the future hold?
I am now working in a Band 5 Role and my future aspirations are to be working as a Lead HR Manager or maybe an HR Business Partner at Band 8a. However, I don’t see any reason why I couldn’t go on beyond that. In the more immediate future, I am focussing on achieving a Senior HR Advisor or maybe a Recruitment Manager role, as my experience so far, the qualifications I have gained and plan to acquire, would enable me to apply for these roles within the next few years.Working in the NHS has provided me with many opportunities to succeed and further my personal development, through funded learning and a wealth of experience.