Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated individual to join our friendly Reception Team, based in the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre at The Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. This post represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated and hardworking person to join a friendly and forward thinking team. If you are an excellent team player with a positive attitude, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job The Receptionist and SOTC Administrator role encompasses a wide variety of duties and will require the successful applicant to provide a comprehensive, efficient and accurate, administrative service. The post holder will manage their own workload and act on an independent basis as required - this includes adhering to the Access Policy, Waiting Time Targets and Partial Booking. Experience of working within the NHS is an advantage, including knowledge of PAS, however full training will be provided. The post holder will complete an orientation period to the area in accordance with the Trust's induction programme and will be supported in their on-going professional development. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 279-6845053-APR25 Job locations Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath RH16 4EX Job description Job responsibilities This post is split between reception work and providing administrative support to the Inpatient Admissions Team. This includes providing a friendly and efficient reception service for all visitors to the Unit whilst ensuring the area is well maintained, patient registration, booking follow-up appointments, clinic preparation, completing admissions/outcomes/coding, booking day case procedures and loading inpatient referrals onto PAS. The post holder will be required to work as part of the inpatients and outpatients team as well as with clinical staff to deliver the highest standards of administrative support possible for all patients and staff. The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. Computer competence, strong customer care, communication, attention to detail and team working skills are all required. Job description Job responsibilities This post is split between reception work and providing administrative support to the Inpatient Admissions Team. This includes providing a friendly and efficient reception service for all visitors to the Unit whilst ensuring the area is well maintained, patient registration, booking follow-up appointments, clinic preparation, completing admissions/outcomes/coding, booking day case procedures and loading inpatient referrals onto PAS. The post holder will be required to work as part of the inpatients and outpatients team as well as with clinical staff to deliver the highest standards of administrative support possible for all patients and staff. The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. Computer competence, strong customer care, communication, attention to detail and team working skills are all required. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential 3 GCSE's grade A-C minimum (must include English). Good working knowledge of administrative and secretarial practice. Experience of customer/patient facing roles. Ability to communicate appropriately and sensitivity to patients and carers maintaining confidentiality. Advanced Keyboard skills and excellent working knowledge of all outlook applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as other related PC applications. Maintains comprehensive filing system and records both computerised and paper. Desirable NHS working experience. Understanding of medical terminology. Knowledge of PAS Careflow ECDL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential 3 GCSE's grade A-C minimum (must include English). Good working knowledge of administrative and secretarial practice. Experience of customer/patient facing roles. Ability to communicate appropriately and sensitivity to patients and carers maintaining confidentiality. Advanced Keyboard skills and excellent working knowledge of all outlook applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as other related PC applications. Maintains comprehensive filing system and records both computerised and paper. Desirable NHS working experience. Understanding of medical terminology. Knowledge of PAS Careflow ECDL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath RH16 4EX Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)