Business Support Officer

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS trust in the City of London is looking for a Business Support Officer for a full-time, fixed-term position of 8 months. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Medical Directors portfolio, maintaining information systems, and contributing to Trust-wide initiatives. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills are essential. Opportunity for permanent placement may arise.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a healthcare environment.
• Competence in information management and record-keeping.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support for the Executive Medical Directors portfolio.
• Establish and maintain information systems accurately.
• Support Trust-wide mortality review and national framework.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Full Time - Fixed Term 8 Months

The Business Support Officer will work under the supervision and guidance of the Medical Director’s Business Manager to support the delivery of the MD Office portfolio of work. They will be part of the MD office team and provide comprehensive administrative support to a high standard. The post holder will provide comprehensive and robust administrative and secretarial support for delegated clinical and non-clinical work streams and projects within the Executive Medical Directors portfolio. Responsibilities include diary and email management, coordination and servicing of meetings, taking calls, and passing on accurate messages in a timely manner, and maintaining appropriate information systems as required. This post is part of a multi-skilled team and the post holder will work in support of the Medical Directorate function, providing administrative cross-cover when required. The post holder will require a high level of competence in Microsoft Office packages, communication and organisational skills. This post is initially for fixed term with the potential opportunity for permanent placement.

Proposed Interview Date - 17th November 2025

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support for delegated clinical and non-clinical work streams and projects within the Executive Medical Directors portfolio.
• Establish and accurately maintain information systems.
• Support the delivery of Trust wide mortality review and learning from deaths national framework.

About the Organisation

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team. Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery. Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon. We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Details & How to Apply

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suji Somar
Job title: Business Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0208 4013677