Job overview

We are building a new hospital in Bexhill to replace our inpatient services at the Department of Psychiatry. This means that, if you are successful in your application, you will be asked to transfer to the new facilities when it opens in 2026.  The temporary base until the new Hospital opens, will be Dept of Psychiatry, Eastbourne DGH, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2UD

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust Admin Team.  We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated person with excellent communication and organisational skills to currently work on Heathfield Ward at the Department of Psychiatry, Eastbourne District General Hospital.  This is an 18-bedded all-female integrated functional acute mental health ward providing care for predominantly older aged adults.

The successful candidate must have a good standard of secondary education, strong admin organisational skills, have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and had experience of dealing with cash along with a good understanding of confidentiality. 

Working hours are Monday to Friday 08.00 - 16.00 - 37 ½ hours per week

Main duties of the job

In addition to regular admin duties, this role will be crucial in delivering very high standards of record-keeping by carrying out weekly Carenotes audits (sometimes twice weekly), weekly Mental Health Act Audits and monthly NEWS audits (National Early Warning Score) regarding physical care.  This will ensure the ward meets CQC standards.  The post will also offer admin support to the ECT Clinic, main Reception and cover for the Welfare/Cash Office which provides Finance/Welfare assistance to staff, patients, and relatives, controlling, recording and receipting patients' property.

The successful applicant must be self-motivated, adaptable and able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Effective communication skills and a commitment to caring must be demonstrated. You will require

• • • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Knowledge of software programmes / IT systems
    • Good organisational and time-management skills

 In return we can offer:

• • • Comprehensive induction package
    • Supportive working environment
    • Excellent educational / training opportunities

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for all ages across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

As a Mental Health Trust, Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.

Your benefits:

·         Access to a host of discount schemes including Blue Light Card

·         Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays)

·         Excellent NHS Pension

·         Discounted Gym Memberships

·         A position within a Trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC

·         Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team

·         Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.

In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team