About this role
Job summary
This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality administrative support to Undergraduate (UG) medical students and Foundation Year (FY) resident doctors. The postholder will work in alignment with the curriculum requirements of Brighton and Sussex Medical School and King's College London, as well as Foundation School and NHS England (NHSE) standards.
Main duties of the job
The role provides dedicated support to Undergraduate Educational Leads and Foundation Year Training Programme Directors, ensuring all activities comply with the NHSE Education Funding Agreement (2024-2027).
As a key member of the Integrated Medical Education team, the postholder will contribute to the smooth delivery of education programmes and collaborate closely with colleagues, providing cross-cover and support when required to maintain service continuity.
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ in administration Level 3 or equivalent Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Evidence of CPD to diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
NVQ Level 4/Apprenticeship in Business Administration Level 4 ECDL/ Advanced Microsoft office skills Ability to use AV equipment
Experience Essential
Proven administration experience Positive and proactive commitment to the delivery of high-quality service Experience of minute taking and meetings management Proven experience in being able to manage competing administrative priorities
Desirable
Experience in NHS administration
Skills Essential
Knowledge of internet as a source of educational material Able to collate, manage and produce data and information for reports required by line managers, senior line managers including the Deputy Head of Medical Education, Library & Knowledge Services, Director of Medical Education and Assistant Director HR (Education). Able to problem solve non-complex issues - escalating to line managers, senior managers as required.
Desirable
Knowledge of medical education
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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)