Job summary The Child Development Centre requires a full time Secretary/Administrator to join the admin team. The successful candidate must be professional, enthusiastic, organised and work well in a team environment. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members to organise appointments. Typing letters, reports and documentation as required. Liaising with external agencies. Ensuring referrals are processed efficiently. Manage all enquires in an effective manner. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested. About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us? o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast Our values Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 150-CP1610-PC Job locations Nightingale Primary Care Centre Butlers Green Road Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4BN Job description Job responsibilities To undertake general office duties including photocopying, faxing and distribution of documents as required and opening and distributing of post. To deal effectively, sensitivity and diplomatically with incoming calls both internal from NHS staff and external from the public and outside professionals, taking accurate information. To be able to work unsupervised and prioritise workload on a day to day basis, liaising with other team members to ensure continuity of service at all times. Undertake any other duties necessary in the interests of the service and to raise concerns where necessary which may affect efficient provision of service. To use SystmOne patient electronic system to manage tasks and ensure accurate electronic patient records are maintained. This will include scanning documents and booking patients onto clinical rotas training will be given and the level of using SystmOne will be commensurate to your role. Be aware in the CDC environment of volatile situations and how to manage in the confines of your role and how to escalate. Providing a comprehensive and efficient Secretarial/Administration service for Child Development Centre medical/clinical staff. This involves audio typing of medical letters, statutory medical and clinical reports, documents, forms, witness statements and other correspondence as required which includes using medical terminology. This will include confidential child protection reports within required timescales, with accuracy. Ensuring a timely dispatch of outgoing post. To produce and check correspondence and medical reports that are visually attractive and of a high standard of readability using Microsoft Office. To book clinics for new referrals, follow up appointments and joint multi-disciplinary assessments, and ensure that complete and up to date medical notes are available for each patient if required. Ensure follow up appointments are recorded via patient electronic system (SystmOne) within the timeframes dictated by statutory guidelines. Deal with correspondence and telephone queries for medical/clinical staff as required, maintaining efficient records are recorded appropriately via patient electronic system (SystmOne). To receive emails, telephone enquiries and visitors regarding appointments, meetings and queries taking any necessary action by passing on accurate messages or resolving issues appropriate to your role. To undertake task management on the patient electronic system (SystmOne) as required. liaise with the Centre Co-ordinator/Clinical Services Manager regarding complaints and queries received by phone or electronically. You will be required to take notes/minutes at local team meetings and transcribe them. Collate and present data/information as requested, using agreed systems and formats. To participate in supporting service development for the Child Development Centre Service "Please note: This role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website to assess their likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role." Job description Job responsibilities To undertake general office duties including photocopying, faxing and distribution of documents as required and opening and distributing of post. To deal effectively, sensitivity and diplomatically with incoming calls both internal from NHS staff and external from the public and outside professionals, taking accurate information. To be able to work unsupervised and prioritise workload on a day to day basis, liaising with other team members to ensure continuity of service at all times. Undertake any other duties necessary in the interests of the service and to raise concerns where necessary which may affect efficient provision of service. To use SystmOne patient electronic system to manage tasks and ensure accurate electronic patient records are maintained. This will include scanning documents and booking patients onto clinical rotas training will be given and the level of using SystmOne will be commensurate to your role. Be aware in the CDC environment of volatile situations and how to manage in the confines of your role and how to escalate. Providing a comprehensive and efficient Secretarial/Administration service for Child Development Centre medical/clinical staff. This involves audio typing of medical letters, statutory medical and clinical reports, documents, forms, witness statements and other correspondence as required which includes using medical terminology. This will include confidential child protection reports within required timescales, with accuracy. Ensuring a timely dispatch of outgoing post. To produce and check correspondence and medical reports that are visually attractive and of a high standard of readability using Microsoft Office. To book clinics for new referrals, follow up appointments and joint multi-disciplinary assessments, and ensure that complete and up to date medical notes are available for each patient if required. Ensure follow up appointments are recorded via patient electronic system (SystmOne) within the timeframes dictated by statutory guidelines. Deal with correspondence and telephone queries for medical/clinical staff as required, maintaining efficient records are recorded appropriately via patient electronic system (SystmOne). To receive emails, telephone enquiries and visitors regarding appointments, meetings and queries taking any necessary action by passing on accurate messages or resolving issues appropriate to your role. To undertake task management on the patient electronic system (SystmOne) as required. liaise with the Centre Co-ordinator/Clinical Services Manager regarding complaints and queries received by phone or electronically. You will be required to take notes/minutes at local team meetings and transcribe them. Collate and present data/information as requested, using agreed systems and formats. To participate in supporting service development for the Child Development Centre Service "Please note: This role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website to assess their likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role." Person Specification Qualifications Essential School GCSE's or equivalent Experience with Microsoft Office including proficiency in word, Excel and outlook. Desirable Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Experience Essential Working in an office environment where a large and diverse range of callers and Visitors are received Previous experience of activities that involve receiving queries from others providing information, directions or taking and passing on messages Producing documents, letters and email using IT Keeping personal or sensitive information confidential. Some years of secretarial/administration experience Desirable Working as part of a team - making a contribution and helping others. Skills and Knowledge Essential Audio typing skills Good Communication skills and good telephone manner Good time management skills Ability to co-ordinate tasks and assess independently for priority and meet deadlines Desirable Ability to work as a team Ability to adapt to changing service needs and take on new tasks as required Other requirements Essential An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients Desirable Clear legible handwriting Person Specification Qualifications Essential School GCSE's or equivalent Experience with Microsoft Office including proficiency in word, Excel and outlook. Desirable Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Experience Essential Working in an office environment where a large and diverse range of callers and Visitors are received Previous experience of activities that involve receiving queries from others providing information, directions or taking and passing on messages Producing documents, letters and email using IT Keeping personal or sensitive information confidential. Some years of secretarial/administration experience Desirable Working as part of a team - making a contribution and helping others. Skills and Knowledge Essential Audio typing skills Good Communication skills and good telephone manner Good time management skills Ability to co-ordinate tasks and assess independently for priority and meet deadlines Desirable Ability to work as a team Ability to adapt to changing service needs and take on new tasks as required Other requirements Essential An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients Desirable Clear legible handwriting 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. Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Nightingale Primary Care Centre Butlers Green Road Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4BN Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)