Administrative Officer

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is looking for an Administrative Support Officer to assist the Medicines Use and Safety team. The role includes maintaining administrative processes, supporting a national programme, and engaging with stakeholders. Flexibility for remote work is available, and the position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles within healthcare or similar environments.
• Ability to organise workload effectively and liaise with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain administrative practices for the Medicines Use and Safety team.
• Contribute to technical and administrative aspects of a national programme.
• Provide technical support for regular national events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Initiative

Job description

This role supports the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service and in particular the Medicines Use and Safety team, by supporting the administrative functions within the team, and delivering the technical aspects of the Medicines Engagement Leadership Programme. The post is for 1.0 WTE on a fixed term contract or secondment until 31 March 2026. We will also consider applications from those wishing to work part time.

The Post Holder Will

• Maintain a range of administrative practices and procedures for this hosted national team, and organise their own workload and liaise with a range of internal and external colleagues.
• Contribute to the technical and administrative aspects of delivering a national network programme via either online platforms or face‑to‑face meetings.
• Provide technical support for regular national events, many of which are held online, demonstrating initiative, managing their administrative workload effectively and using MS Office software proficiently.
• Show strong communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.

The post is hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; however, the post holder can work remotely. Flexible working arrangements are available.

The NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) supports the NHS to develop best practice systems of work related to buying, making, and using medicines. The service provides leadership, instructive and informative specialist input and operational support to the sourcing, supply, and use of medicines across the system.

Medicines Use and Safety is a well‑respected team, interpreting legislation and guidance for NHS organisations and practitioners in England, promoting safe patient care across the entire medicines pathway. Closely connected with front line colleagues we work with policy makers, regulators, and strategic leaders, responding with agility and flexibility to share local expertise within our extensive clinical networks. We are a small but supportive team, keen to realise the potential in every team member.

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Emma Fallows
Job title: Senior Administrative and Engagement Officer
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0151 706 4666
For questions about the job contact Emma Fallows.