Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Medical PA

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced Medical PA/Administrator to support the Acute Inpatient Services at Mill View Hospital. Working to support the Consultant Psychiatrist, and wider Multi Disciplinary Team on Falmer Ward, this role will be intrinsic to the provision of care to patients admitted with a range of mental health conditions.

This will prove to be a busy and diverse role, requiring a highly organised and proactive individual with a background in healthcare related administration work. We would therefore welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate the skills and experience relevant for this post, and whose values and motivators align with those of our organisation.

Main duties of the job

A range of Medical PA duties to include but not limited to:

Diary management
Booking ward reviews
Letter writing
Communications with families, carers and other professional organisations
Managing stock items
Record keeping
Supporting new starters and rotational medics
Administration of meetings, agenda writing and minute taking

About us

As part of our commitment to quality and professionalism, the Trust ensures that all new staff undertake a thorough induction programme. Additional training will be provided at local level and full support is always available as part of ongoing growth and development.

As a mental health trust, we place a large focus on the wellbeing of our staff and ensure our reward packages reflect the important work you do.

As well as knowing you are making a valuable contribution in supporting the care of service users in the community, you can expect to receive:

Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days + bank holidays per annum.
Car parking
NHS pension.
Access to a host of discount schemes (e.g. gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars).
Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes.
Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.
The opportunity to grow professionally in the Trust.

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AB-20961

Job locations

Mill View Hospital

Brighton and Hove

BN3 7HZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) for more details.

Please contact: Emma.Maskell3@nhs.net for more information or informal visit

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) for more details.

Please contact: Emma.Maskell3@nhs.net for more information or informal visit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant NVQ3 qualification / RSA 3 or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures
Knowledge of software programmes / packages
Previous experience in a similar role

Desirable

Understanding of medical terminology
Lived experience of mental health issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant NVQ3 qualification / RSA 3 or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures
Knowledge of software programmes / packages
Previous experience in a similar role

Desirable

Understanding of medical terminology
Lived experience of mental health issues

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).

Additional information