Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual, who enjoy challenges, to join our team at the Hellingly Centre, a secure mental health unit near Hailsham. You will be working as an administrator for the Forensic Healthcare Services where you will use your skills to support highly-skilled and dedicated clinical staff from a multitude of backgrounds including; doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and social workers, to help ensure that we continue to provide excellent patient-focused care. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who is: Organised; Has sound IT/administration skills (Word, Excel, PPT); Works well in a team; Has excellent communication skills; Has good interpersonal skills and is able to work in a confidential and sensitive manner. This post offers an excellent opportunity to work in an interesting and diverse environment. You will be offered opportunities for training and professional development. We would be very happy to discuss any questions or queries with prospective candidates. If you would like to join our team, then we would like to hear from you. For further details please contact: Sharon Feakins, Business Manager - Tel: 07391415572 Email: sharon.feakinsspft.nhs.uk Or Laura Nunn, Admin Team Leader Tel: 0300 304 0703 Email: laura.nunnspft.nhs.uk Main duties of the job To provide a comprehensive range of secretarial and administrative support to a multi- disciplinary team of practitioners. To undertake responsibility for the day to day management of the administrative, clerical and secretarial functions associated with a multi-disciplinary team. This includes working and acting on own initiative and dealing with potentially complex situations. To consistently deliver a client focussed service, which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships. About us Working for our organisation: We're a large NHS Mental Health Trust in South East England. We're looking for people to help us provide high quality services for the patients, carers and local communities we serve. We want patients and staff to recommend our organisation as a place where they would be happy for their friends and family to be treated. You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 354-FH-20512-A Job locations The Hellingly Centre Hailsham BN274ER Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification for details on the main responsibilities of the role Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification for details on the main responsibilities of the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Business & Administration or evidence of equivalent practical experience RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures Understanding of medical terminology Previous experience in a similar role Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Business & Administration or evidence of equivalent practical experience RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures Understanding of medical terminology Previous experience in a similar role 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 The Hellingly Centre Hailsham BN274ER Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)