Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to provide administrative support to the Sussex Eating Disorders Service (SEDS) based in Brighton. SEDS delivers care and support to adults in the community with eating disorders across Sussex. As team administrator the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team and will act as the first point of contact for service users and staff. The role involves working as part of a team but also the expectancy to work independently to manage and prioritise own workload. Excellent communication, administration and IT skills are essential for this role, along with high levels of motivation, enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide excellent administration support to the wider clinical team, including processing referrals, handling enquiries about the service, direct patient liaison arranging appointments etc. the preparation of agendas and minutes, triage support to clinicians, specific projects where designated along with supporting the wider admin team. The role will require proven organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, reporting closely to their supervisor and the Admin Team Leader who will oversee the workload and wider staff team. About us This is an exciting time to join the service. The excellent performance of the SEDS Admin team has recently been recognised by the Trust at the Positive Practice Awards 2023 where they received an award in their category of Non-Clinical Team of the year. SEDS Admin is a busy and friendly team. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £13.13 an hour per hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 354-AC-21055 Job locations EBCMHC Brighton BN23EW Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached generic job description for main responsibilities and requirements of the role (please be advised actual responsibilities may differ) Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached generic job description for main responsibilities and requirements of the role (please be advised actual responsibilities may differ) Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience or equivalent Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above or equivalent Knowledge Essential Proven experience of a range of secretarial procedures Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy Experience of maintaining office systems Experience of working as part of a team Experience of working in a Mental Health/NHS setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience or equivalent Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above or equivalent Knowledge Essential Proven experience of a range of secretarial procedures Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy Experience of maintaining office systems Experience of working as part of a team Experience of working in a Mental Health/NHS setting 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address EBCMHC Brighton BN23EW Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)