Job summary The Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) Programme is a pilot project based in Portsmouth. It is funded by NHS England / DfE and comprises of a team of enhanced level speech and language therapists and speech and language therapy assistants). The programme aims to support families, early years, school settings and wider partners across health, local authority, and the voluntary sector and to deliver screening assessment and intervention at a targeted level of intervention, and to accurately identify children who need a specialist level of speech and language therapy support. The ELSEC Teams Business Support main purpose is to provide administrative programme support to the overall ELSEC team. This is a 6 month fixed term post, which has been funded by NHS England and the Department for Education. The Business Support role is a core part of the programme team and will provide much needed support to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the pilot programme, in accordance with NHS England / Department for Education requirements. They will provide administrative support to support the delivery of the programme. Main duties of the job ICT Duties *Use and accurately populate the electronic record system (SystmOne) with information to include referrals, scanning and responding to tasks etc., taking responsibility for the quality of the data and taking note of the Health Records Standards and Procedures and Record Keeping Policy. *Follow agreed processes for dealing with emails on Outlook and nhs.net, on a regular basis prioritising both urgency and importance, taking responsibility for signposting or dealing with queries, often sensitive, regarding issues arising. *Scanning, photocopying and electronic filing accurately and securely. *Populate and update systems and databases required for service delivery reporting any issues to the Programme Co-ordinator. *Gather information from systems/records for statistical collation and audits. *Provide support to training events e.g. away days, skill slots etc. involving the coordination of diaries, venue and hospitality booking as appropriate. 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 15 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,937 to £26,598 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata. Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 348-CFS-9254 Job locations Portsmouth Civic Offices Guildhall Square Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2GJ Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential IT skills and knowledge Desirable GCSE English and Maths level 4 or C or above, or a good standard of general education Business and Admin NVQ Level 3 equivalent Person Specification Qualifications Essential IT skills and knowledge Desirable GCSE English and Maths level 4 or C or above, or a good standard of general education Business and Admin NVQ Level 3 equivalent 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Portsmouth Civic Offices Guildhall Square Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2GJ Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Portsmouth Civic Offices Guildhall Square Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2GJ Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)