Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our Rheumatology Team As the Band 3 administrator you will provide administrative and secretarial support to prepare prescriptions for homecare, monitor the nurses advice line, support with shared care agreements, processing of nurses clinic letters contact with patients, liaising with GP surgeries and external homecare providers and develop with the service, under the guidance of the specialist nurses. Evidence of good general education to GSCE Grace C (4) or above, including Maths & English, NVQ Level 3/4 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Healthcare Support Services or equivalent qualification If you have an ability to work calmly under pressure and feel you meet the following requirements: - A good communicator and enjoy meeting people. Previous secretarial experience of working in a busy office environment Possess a polite and caring manner. Have a good sense of humour. Able to prioritise own workload. If you are computer literate In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. Main duties of the job To provide administrative and secretarial support to prepare prescriptions for homecare, monitor the nurses advice line, support with shared care agreements, processing of nurses clinic letters contact with patients, liaising with GP surgeries and external homecare providers and develop with the service, under the guidance of the specialist nurses. About us 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. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-LVB2010-A Job locations Eastbourne DGH Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job 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 Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, including maths and English NVQ3 Business & Administration or equivalent Desirable NVQ 4 in administration or equivalent ECDL or alternative IT qualification Experience Essential Previous secretarial experience of working in a busy office environment Experience of maintain / updating records Desirable Previous experience of working in the NHS Previous experience working in a medical secretarial capacity Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, including maths and English NVQ3 Business & Administration or equivalent Desirable NVQ 4 in administration or equivalent ECDL or alternative IT qualification Experience Essential Previous secretarial experience of working in a busy office environment Experience of maintain / updating records Desirable Previous experience of working in the NHS Previous experience working in a medical secretarial capacity 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne DGH Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)