Business Support Administrator Apprentice
The closing date is 04 January 2026
Job summary
Are you looking to start a career within the NHS and gain a qualification at the same time? We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Business Support Team, supporting Specialist MSK Services in the Portsmouth, Southampton and South East Hants area (base can be discussed at interview)
This is an apprenticeship post working towards a Level 3 qualification in Business and Administration - please see attached addendum for further details regarding this.
Main duties include:
- To work as part of a skill mix team for Specialist MSK Services, providing comprehensive administrative support to the services.
- To effectively prioritise and manage own workload as necessary
- First point of contact for patients over the telephone.
Main duties of the job
*To work as part of a high-quality admin team and deliver service excellence to Business Support management team, clinical managers and pathway leads.
*To undertake secretarial/administration duties for the Specialist MSK service including word processing/typing, minutes of meetings, reports, filing, photocopying as required.
*Ensure the security, accuracy and recording of people's data in accordance with the relevant Trust policies.
*Maintain and input accurate data onto service databases.
*To assist in the co-ordination of staff meetings, booking venues and requirements as necessary.
*To participate in team meetings, taking minutes if required.
*Assist in the provision of a general administration service to the MPP team as required.
*To assist planning workshops, study days and other service initiatives.
*Management of Specialist MSK team diaries where required.
*To process incoming/outgoing mail for the service in accordance with Trust policy.
*To be able to communicate effectively with all staff, patients and those contacting the service.
*Provide customer service via telephone or email. Work with senior team members to deal with complex queries.
*To provide excellent and timely communication to all enquiries and external liaisons.
*To effectively prioritise and manage own workload as necessary
*First point of contact for patients coming into our services at reception and over the telephone.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-CSS-10025
Job locations
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Jubilee House
Medina Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3NH
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
Gosport War Memorial Hospital
Bury Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 3PW
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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