Job summary
- Main area
- .
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30-16.30 (negoatiable))
- Job ref
- 374-LB4824
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Egerton Park View
- Town
- Bexhill on Sea
- Salary
- £23,615 Pro rata, per anum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Paediatrics Bookings & Admin Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.Ìý
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.Ìý
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.Ìý
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.Ìý
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.Ìý
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
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Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated Team Administrator who can be part of an evolving administration team, you’ll play a key role in our Child Development Admin Team.
The role is fast paced, requiring resilience, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure.Ìý You should be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, working to strict deadlines.Ìý ÌýConfidentiality must be maintained at all times and being a good communicator is also key.
This is a great opportunity to take on a rewarding role, if you are an enthusiastic individual who is keen to join our teamÌý then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will provide administration support as part of the administration team.ÌýÌý
It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written skills and have a "can do" positive attitude.
You will have a good level of IT literacy as you will be using multiple software packages including SystmOne.
This role will keep you both challenged and busy as you work closely with colleagues to support the clinical team and our young patients.ÌýÌý
Potential applicants should ensure they evidence all the essential criteria in their application.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. ÌýOnsite parking is available for a small administration fee.Ìý
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE or equivalent level including English and Maths
- Evidence of good literacy and proof reading skills
- Typing /text processing/ data entry skills to RSA III or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent similar IT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as an administrator or clerical experience in a busy environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
- Previous experience of data entry
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience including knowledge of SystmOne
- Previous experience of editing and proof-reading letters.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Hewitson
- Job title
- Clinics and Referrals manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07890 050671
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