Job summary
- Main area
- .
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 27 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-LB5231-A
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Egerton Park View
- Town
- Bexhill on Sea
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Paediatrics Bookings & Admin Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated Team Administrator who can be part of an evolving administration team, you’ll play a key role in our Child Development Admin Team.
The role is fast paced, requiring resilience, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure. You should be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, working to strict deadlines. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times and being a good communicator is also key.
This is a great opportunity to take on a rewarding role, if you are an enthusiastic individual who is keen to join our team then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will provide administration support as part of the administration team.
It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written skills and have a "can do" positive attitude.
You will have a good level of IT literacy as you will be using multiple software packages including SystmOne.
This role will keep you both challenged and busy as you work closely with colleagues to support the clinical team and our young patients.
Potential applicants should ensure they evidence all the essential criteria in their application.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- GCSE or equivalent level including English and Maths
- Evidence of good literacy and proof reading skills
- Typing /text processing/ data entry skills to RSA III or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent similar IT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as an administrator or clerical experience in a busy environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
- Previous experience of data entry
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience including knowledge of SystmOne
- Previous experience of editing and proof-reading letters.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dima Barbarino
- Job title
- Service Delivery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07484421911
- Additional information
Available Monday Friday
08:30 16:30
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