East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Administration Support - Rheumatology Department EDGH

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our Rheumatology Team

As the Band 3 administrator you will provide administrative and secretarial support to prepare prescriptions for homecare, monitor the nurses advice line, support with shared care agreements, processing of nurses clinic letters contact with patients, liaising with GP surgeries and external homecare providers and develop with the service, under the guidance of the specialist nurses.

Evidence of good general education to GSCE Grace C (4) or above, including Maths & English , NVQ Level 3/4 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Healthcare Support Services or equivalent qualification

If you have an ability to work calmly under pressure and feel you meet the following requirements: -

A good communicator and enjoy meeting people.

Previous secretarial experience of working in a busy office environment

Possess a polite and caring manner.

Have a good sense of humour.

Able to prioritise own workload.

If you are computer literate

In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these.

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative and secretarial support to prepare prescriptions for homecare, monitor the nurses advice line, support with shared care agreements, processing of nurses clinic letters contact with patients, liaising with GP surgeries and external homecare providers and develop with the service, under the guidance of the specialist nurses.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LVB2010

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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.

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

Desirable

  • NVQ 4 in administration or equivalent
  • ECDL or alternative IT qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous secretarial experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Experience of maintain / updating records

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS
  • Previous experience working in a medical secretarial capacity
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, including maths and English
  • NVQ3 Business & Administration or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ 4 in administration or equivalent
  • ECDL or alternative IT qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous secretarial experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Experience of maintain / updating records

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS
  • Previous experience working in a medical secretarial capacity

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

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

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Rheumatology Lead Nurse

Wendy Inman

wendy.inman@nhs.net

07967591640

Details

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LVB2010

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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