via Reed · 17 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Business Support Officer

Reed
Sheffield Contract GBP 26,227 – 26,227
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Business Support Officer

  • Job Type: Temporary, Part-time (Office Based)

  • Location: Northern General Hospital, S5 7AU

  • Duration: Up to 3 months

  • Pay: £13.74 per hour PAYE

  • Working Hours: 22.20 hours per week

  • Working Pattern: Wednesday & Thursday 8:45am to 5:15pm | Friday 8:45am to 4:45pm

Sheffield City Council are recruiting for a Business Support Officer to join their ACW Business Support Team based at Northern General Hospital. The team provides essential administrative and operational support to a range of services, including Hospital Social Work, Hospital First Contact, Hospital Out of Hours and the Intermediate Stroke Team.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Process referrals using LiquidLogic Adults, Connect and SystmOne systems (full training provided).

  • Handle telephone enquiries via Storm and hospital phone systems.

  • Liaise with service users, relatives, social workers, therapists, GPs and healthcare professionals.

  • Monitor and action emails received through SCC and NHS Trust inboxes.

  • Update inpatient information on hospital systems and LiquidLogic Adults.

  • Maintain referral trackers and team rotas using Excel.

  • Complete official documentation, including HA1 and OPG forms.

  • Manage incoming and outgoing post.

  • Attend meetings and take accurate minutes.

  • Provide general administrative support to managers and team members.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Previous administration experience within a busy office environment.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Teams, Excel and Outlook.

  • Ability to work independently and use initiative, as well as work effectively within a team.

  • Confident communicating with a wide range of health and social care professionals.

  • Experience of social care or NHS systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV! and a Reed Consultant will be in touch.

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