Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Admin Assistant

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Personal Assistant role in the Corporate Nursing Department.

We are asking for 0.6 WTE band 4 administrator role temporarily to supportthe Chief Nurse Directorate as a fixed term cover for a member of the teamgoing on maternity leave. This role will support the overall directorate andsupport delivery of business priorities , supporting specific areas aligned tothe professional portfolio's led by the Director of Nursing & AssociateDirector of AHP's.

Please note: 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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Main duties of the job

The post holder will use administrative skills and experience to support the Deputy Chief Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Director of Psychological Professions. The postholder will be expected to work independently using his/her own initiative to ensuredaily tasks and on-going responsibilities are prioritised and completed within agreedtimeframes. The key requirements of this interesting and busy post are highadministrative standards and use of own initiative to manage their workload. Whilst thisrole is based at Brighton General Hospital, flexible working is available with theunderstanding that you are able to meet the needs of the service too by being at base orother venues within the service to support meetings or other staff as required. This is adiverse role allowing you to develop a range of different skills and participate onprojects and service developments. It would suit an experienced administrator with adesire to progress skills and knowledge within the NHS.

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 Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

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.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-GM2105-COR-A

Job locations

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • High level of competence in using standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams).
  • Degree level qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge of administration through experience.
  • RSA level III keyboard skills - or an equivalent level of speed and accuracy gained through experience/alternative training methods.

Desirable

  • Numerate and able to analyse income and expenditure against a budget.
  • A good understanding of clinical terminology

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Providing support to the DCN's direct reports as and when required.
  • Providing administrative support to executive level senior managers.
  • Manager experience

Desirable

  • A good understanding of clinical terminology

Other attributes

Essential

  • Be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • High level of competence in using standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams).
  • Degree level qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge of administration through experience.
  • RSA level III keyboard skills - or an equivalent level of speed and accuracy gained through experience/alternative training methods.

Desirable

  • Numerate and able to analyse income and expenditure against a budget.
  • A good understanding of clinical terminology

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Providing support to the DCN's direct reports as and when required.
  • Providing administrative support to executive level senior managers.
  • Manager experience

Desirable

  • A good understanding of clinical terminology

Other attributes

Essential

  • Be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Director of Nursing

Karleen Parchment

k.parchment@nhs.net

07484921117

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-GM2105-COR-A

Job locations

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW


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