Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Secretary/Administrator for Child Development Service
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The Child Development Centre at Brighton General Hospital
The Child Development Centre at Brighton General Hospital is seeking a full-time Secretary/Administrator to work 37.5 hours per week.
About the Role
We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic, with strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities.
You will be a key point of contact for patients, colleagues, and external stakeholders, providing a supportive and efficient response to a wide range of queries. The role involves supporting clinicians with their caseloads, ensuring patient records are accurately maintained, up to date, and secure.
If you are a team-player who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support, we would love to hear from you.
Important Notice
Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties. Duties can include but are not limited to:
- Processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner
- Liaising with team members to organise appointments
- Ensuring appointments are booked and processed effectively and managing diaries
- Liaising with external agencies as and when necessary
- Typing letters, reports, and documentation as required
- Managing all enquiries in an effective manner
- Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
About Us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Vision
To provide excellent care at the heart of the community.
We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
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Why Work for Us?
- Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
- Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
- Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
- Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
- Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
- Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
- Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
Application
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Charlotte Burns
Job Title: Centre Coordinator
Email Address: charlotteburns@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 01273 265780
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