Band 3

Job summary

We are seeking a conscientious, reliable and well organised person to join our friendly team based at Brighton General Hospital. In this role you will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Community Paediatric team including supporting administration for our Childrens Weight Managment Service. You will be part of a wider administration team who is able to offer great support and supervision.

This is a full time post, but we are happy to discuss part time hours or flexible working. Please do contact us if you would like to discuss this role.

Main duties of the job

You will need to work independently and collaboratively with the Centre Coordinator, clinical staff, and the other administrators within the team. The role includes collection and accurate inputting of patient data into the electronic patient record system (SystmOne), working with and supporting the clinical staff with administrative tasks, booking appointments: handling telephone enquiries; receiving and actioning telephone calls and emails; along with a range of other administrative duties to support the team. You would receive support and supervision and the opportunity to develop skills relevant to job role.

The following skills are essential to the role: experience with databases such as SystmOne and/or be able to learn new IT systems easily, competency with Microsoft Office systems and word processing, excellent telephone manner and communication skills, and maintenance of strict confidentiality.

About us

SCFT is an organisation that is inclusive, vibrant and celebrates success. We have positive NHS Staff Survey results and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• Flexible working patterns offered across all services
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.