About this role
Job summary
Do you want to support patients and clinicians at your local NHS Trust?We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Obstetrics & Gynaecology department supporting the Consultants and their clinical teams. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our services and play a vital role in supporting patient care.
We're looking for someone who:
Has excellent attention to detail and strong written English, including spelling and grammar Is committed to delivering high-quality work Is flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities Is confident using IT systems and thrives in a busy environment Holds GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent and communicates professionally Experience with NHS systems or in a healthcare setting is an advantage, but not essential -- we're happy to train the right person who's eager to learn.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, bring positive energy, and want to be part of a team that's making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than just an admin role--it's a chance to develop your skills, support your community, and be part of something meaningful.
This role is entirely office based.
Main duties of the job
In this role you'll be proof-reading and editing clinical letters and reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in patient communications. You'll carry out a variety of administrative tasks to keep things organised and efficient. You'll be part of a team that works behind the scenes to support clinicians and improve patient experience. You will have lots of patient contact on the telephone and must be able to deal sympathetically with patients and relatives. You should have the ability to work unsupervised and under pressure. Please refer to the job description attached for further details.
This role will keep you both challenged and busy as you work closely with colleagues to support the clinical teams.
Potential applicants should ensure they evidence the skills listed above in their application.
About us
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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, including maths and English NVQ3 Business & Administration or equivalent IT training on office software packages.
Desirable
NVQ 4 in administration or equivalent
Experience Essential
Good level of recent administration experience in a busy office environment Customer service experience
Desirable
NHS administrative experience
Skills Essential
Excellent typing, word processing and audio typing skills. IT skills for data entry Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate with, co-ordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team Good organisational and interpersonal skills Ability to work alone and use own initiative and manage own workload for best effect, work without direct supervision and delegate to others
Desirable
Ability to handle difficult situations
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)