Assistant Business Manager

Job overview

Are you a highly motivated individual looking for your next opportunity? We may have what you are looking for.

We are a friendly care group that prides itself on getting the work done in a supportive and fun environment. It is an exciting time to join the team as we progress the development of key services within the care group.

The care group offers a dynamic and varied opportunity to develop and enhance business skills within a fast paced and supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the Unscheduled Care Group to provide comprehensive administrative support and rota coordination for both medical and non medical teams within the Care Group.

This will require excellent administrative, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, along with an aptitude for developing systems.

We offer support to develop business skills and experience needed for progression within an interesting and varied role in a fast moving environment.

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Right to Work in the UK:
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Person specification Education Essential criteria

• GCSE (grade C or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 / BTEC in administration / supervisory management or equivalent level of experience
• Functional Skills Information Communication Technology (ICT Level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge / experience)

Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria

• At least two years’ relevant experience in an Operational / Outpatient role within the last 3 years
• Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office, in a working Environment
• Experience of data / information analysis and extraction

Desirable criteria

• Experience of organising an efficient rota
• Experience of setting up and maintaining systems
• Experience of working with hospital IT Systems to include PAS, Pathology and Radiology systems or similar
• Experience of working with Health Rota and Health Roster

Skills & Abilities Essential criteria

• Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
• Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities organising and prioritising own and team workload to meet deadlines
• Evidence of ability to work without direct supervision within broad procedural guidelines
• Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and how this is applied to the role

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ability to develop systems to promote…