NHS

Business Support Officer


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PayCompetitive
LocationWakefield/England
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: A0430-26-0008?language=en&page=230&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Are you an organised, people-focused administrator who enjoys variety, teamwork and making things run smoothly behind the scenes? If so, this could be a brilliant next step for you.

      Were looking for a Business Support Officer to join our friendly and supportive Business Support team, providing high-quality administrative support across Primary Care Networks, GP practices and corporate services. This is a key role where no two days are the same perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

      Main duties of the job

      You'll be part of a wider team delivering essential business and administrative support across the organisation. From managing inboxes and updating records, to organising meetings, preparing documents and supporting recruitment, onboarding and training processes, you'll help ensure services run efficiently and professionally.

      This is a 12-month fixed-term role with a clear view to a permanent contract, offering stability, development and the chance to build a long-term career.

      About us

      Conexus Healthcare is a community interest company and is the federation for general practice in Wakefield.

      Our current services:

      Clinical Services: Our GP Care Wakefield brand provides evening and weekend appointments to support general practice with enhanced and urgent care. We also offer clinical research, health checks and staff bank.

      Training and consultancy: Our Resilience Academy and TARGET sessions benefit the Wakefield general practice workforce. Further afield, we are known nationally for our care navigation, social prescribing and medical administration training.

      GP and PCN support: We give PCNs the practical support they need to employ staff, coordinate projects and be resilient. We are proud to lead on Future Selph programme, a mental health service for 16-25 year olds.

      Corporate Services: Conexus delivers HR, communications, administration, governance, and financial support services to our PCNs and the wider Conexus family. We aim to provide this function to Wakefield general practices.

      Details

      Date posted

      04 February 2026

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £24,477 a year pro rata, dependent on skills and experience

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Flexible working

      Reference number

      A0430-26-0008

      Job locations

      Sandal Castle Medical Centre

      Asdale Rd

      Wakefield

      West Yorkshire

      WF2 7PJ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      What you'll be doing

      • Providing comprehensive administrative and business support across multiple services
      • Managing emails, calls, records and databases accurately and efficiently
      • Preparing meeting papers, reports and standardised documentation
      • Organising meetings and events, including diary management and room bookings
      • Acting as a first point of contact, responding professionally and signposting queries
      • Supporting colleagues across the organisation and working flexibly as part of a team

      What were looking for

      • Experience in an administrative or business support role (healthcare or customer-focused environments welcome)
      • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
      • Excellent communication skills with a professional, customer-centred approach
      • Highly organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities
      • A collaborative team player who acts with integrity and professionalism

      Why join us?

      In return, we offer a genuinely attractive benefits package and a supportive working environment:

      • NHS Pension Scheme
      • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
      • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
      • Structured training and development opportunities
      • Laptop and mobile phone provided
      • Company sick pay and enhanced family leave (subject to service)
      • A clear commitment to staff development and progression

      Your usual base will be Sandal Castle Medical Centre, with flexible hybrid working and travel across the Wakefield district as required.

      The post in the first instance will be a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months. However, subject to the continuing funding being available at the time the position is reviewed and the need for administrative work to be undertaken, the role is likely to become permanent. If there is no funding available and there is no suitable alternative employment after a period of 12 months then the contract with come to an end.

      For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please see the supporting document attached.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      What you'll be doing

      • Providing comprehensive administrative and business support across multiple services
      • Managing emails, calls, records and databases accurately and efficiently
      • Preparing meeting papers, reports and standardised documentation
      • Organising meetings and events, including diary management and room bookings
      • Acting as a first point of contact, responding professionally and signposting queries
      • Supporting colleagues across the organisation and working flexibly as part of a team

      What were looking for

      • Experience in an administrative or business support role (healthcare or customer-focused environments welcome)
      • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
      • Excellent communication skills with a professional, customer-centred approach
      • Highly organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities
      • A collaborative team player who acts with integrity and professionalism

      Why join us?

      In return, we offer a genuinely attractive benefits package and a supportive working environment:

      • NHS Pension Scheme
      • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
      • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
      • Structured training and development opportunities
      • Laptop and mobile phone provided
      • Company sick pay and enhanced family leave (subject to service)
      • A clear commitment to staff development and progression

      Your usual base will be Sandal Castle Medical Centre, with flexible hybrid working and travel across the Wakefield district as required.

      The post in the first instance will be a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months. However, subject to the continuing funding being available at the time the position is reviewed and the need for administrative work to be undertaken, the role is likely to become permanent. If there is no funding available and there is no suitable alternative employment after a period of 12 months then the contract with come to an end.

      For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please see the supporting document attached.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Is able to demonstrate evidence that the role holder is able to
      • meet the core competencies outlined in the above description.
      • Experience of working successfully in a corporate administrative environment.
      • Experience of clearly communicating with a range of stakeholders, with excellent writing, data entry/IT, Microsoft packages and presentation skills.
      • Experience of creating high quality documentation for information and meetings.
      • Experience of working with and improving administration systems and functions to support the delivery of high quality services.
      • Experience of working positively and productively with colleagues and external stakeholders

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Educated to NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification or proven relevant experience.

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a support role either in the health and social care sector or within a customer focused based organisation.

      Attributes

      Essential

      • Recognises when the limits of own competence are exceeded and is able to identify how and from whom to seek support.
      • Listens proactively and collaborates with colleagues and wider teams and is able to share learning from their experiences.
      • Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times and is conscientious and committed to provide a high quality service.
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Is able to demonstrate evidence that the role holder is able to
      • meet the core competencies outlined in the above description.
      • Experience of working successfully in a corporate administrative environment.
      • Experience of clearly communicating with a range of stakeholders, with excellent writing, data entry/IT, Microsoft packages and presentation skills.
      • Experience of creating high quality documentation for information and meetings.
      • Experience of working with and improving administration systems and functions to support the delivery of high quality services.
      • Experience of working positively and productively with colleagues and external stakeholders

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Educated to NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification or proven relevant experience.

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a support role either in the health and social care sector or within a customer focused based organisation.

      Attributes

      Essential

      • Recognises when the limits of own competence are exceeded and is able to identify how and from whom to seek support.
      • Listens proactively and collaborates with colleagues and wider teams and is able to share learning from their experiences.
      • Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times and is conscientious and committed to provide a high quality service.

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Conexus Healthcare CIC

      Address

      Sandal Castle Medical Centre

      Asdale Rd

      Wakefield

      West Yorkshire

      WF2 7PJ


      Employer's website

      https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Conexus Healthcare CIC

      Address

      Sandal Castle Medical Centre

      Asdale Rd

      Wakefield

      West Yorkshire

      WF2 7PJ


      Employer's website

      https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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