Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Essential
Significant demonstrable experience in a business support / administrative role.
- Essential
Specialist knowledge and practical experience of using Microsoft Office applications
- Essential
Evidence of understanding, producing and analysing complex data sets or information
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Essential
Knowledge of various NHS electronic systems e.g ESR
- Essential
Supervisory management qualification
- Essential
Prince2 or equivalent qualification
Job overview
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
We are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled person to take up the full time role as Business Support Deputy. The post-holder will provide effective and efficient administration support to the Business Support Manager and other Senior Leads as required.
Main duties of the job
Directly support the Business Support Manager and will deliver a comprehensive administration service, including arranging and co-ordinating conferences, workshops and meetings as necessary including supporting and coordinating the administrative support for all courses/study days as indicated within the PaMO education workstreams
To be responsible for the data quality through the management of administrative systems and assisting in the collection of sometimes complex data to support the evaluation of services both
quantitative and qualitative.
Contribute to business planning and strategy development and assist the Business Support Manager and Senior Managers in planning and implementing operational initiatives in line with the department strategy.
Provision of project support to key service improvement and projects within the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Department, producing appropriate project documentation and data when appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Providing and co-ordinating an effective, efficient and highquality administrative, communication and business support service that is responsive to the needs of the service.
- Manage and develop the implementation of effective office systems, control processes, compliance management and risk management arrangements.
- PA to Deputy Director of Pharmacy
- Line management of a business support staff
- Deputising for the Business Support Manager
- Day to day general administrative duties, project work and dissemination of information for the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Service.
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This advert is for Business Support Deputy with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Support role role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £39,043 Salary is dependant on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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