Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Senior Business Support

The closing date is 11 September 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join the Primary Care, Community & Therapies Clinical Group. The Group provides inpatient, outpatient, community therapies and nursing care. The role of the admin is to facilitate responsive care therefore the services require an effective, efficient and comprehensive administrative service in and out of hours.

We would welcome candidates to apply who do not hold Level 3 Team Leading/Supervisor qualification as this could be offered as a development opportunity during employment.

Main duties of the job

The function of the Administrative Service is first point of contact for patients for the specific services in and out of hours, referral management, registration of patients to services using patient registration systems and bespoke systems, ordering of equipment, typing clinical correspondence, managing clinical diaries. There will be a requirement to learn all the different electronic systems used by the administrative and clinical services in order to carry out its function, undertake staff PDRs and assist in training of staff.

The role is for 37.5 hours per week working, Mon - Sun, 8.00am - 6.00pm and Bank Holiday cover 8am - 6pm, with some need to cover 12.00 - 20.00 on a rota basis.

This role requires onsite working.

The successful candidate will enhance our team by having the following experience and qualities:

Significant experiencewithin a healthcare administration environment

Line Management experience

Evidence of continuing professional development

Previously gained or working towards a health records management qualification recognised by IHRIM, NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience/knowledge.

RSA III or equivalent,GCE/GCSE English and Maths equivalent to a Grade C

Excellent communication skill to deal with patients, colleagues and referring agents.Ability to prioritise own work and work under pressure with conflicting demands.Team player

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-CT-7279568

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of what this role entails.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of what this role entails.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Previously gained or working towards a health records management qualification recognised by IHRIM, NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience/knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience ideally in a healthcare administration environment.
  • Line Management experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Previously gained or working towards a health records management qualification recognised by IHRIM, NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience/knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience ideally in a healthcare administration environment.
  • Line Management experience

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Systems Administrator

Kelly Spencer

kelly.spencer19@nhs.net

01215072850

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-CT-7279568

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


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