Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-LC7626
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Eastbourne
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Personal Assistant to Director
NHS AfC: Band 4
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 seeking an experienced and highly organised personal assistant to provide efficient and professional admin support to the Director of finance and the Director of estates and facilities
The ideal candidate will have admin or PA experience, excellent comms skills and a proactive flexible approach
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to the effective running of key trust services
Main duties of the job
You will manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings prepare agendas and papers and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This is a varied role requiring strong organisational skills , attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands
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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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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
- Educated to GCSE level with English
- RSA III or proven equivalent knowledge and experience
- Accurate minute taking and transcription
- Recognised IT qualification or evidence of equivalent skills including expert use of Microsoft Office, including Powerpoint, internet and electronic diaries
- NVQ4 / diploma level business administration qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Advanced secretarial diploma
- Project management qualification
- Understanding of complex financial terminology
Skills
Essential criteria
- IT skills to produce good quality presentations and reports
- Experience of managing diaries at a senior level
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
- Andrew Strevens
- Job title
- Chief Finance Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07796276368
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