We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good'. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
The post holder will provide a full range of administrative & technical duties to support Human Factors and Simulation working closely with other IE Administration Colleagues, Service Managers and Workforce informatics team etc. The post holder is expected to be fully involved in the provision of our simulation service.
1. To provide secretariat/administrative support to the Simulation and Human Factors Manager.
2. To be responsible for booking specific simulation/human factors training courses.
3. To help maintain the services database.
4. To develop and maintain an efficient customer service focus that will support the busy demands of this service.
5. To assist with mobilisation working with the IE Simulation and Human Factors Team.
6. Support in the provision of Simulation Technical Services.
They will provide the administrative support both on the development of internal and external training function including the development of a full and comprehensible Human Factors and Simulation programme, managing and prioritising the work of the Simulation and Human Factors Service, their own workload and co-ordinating their own diary.
Main duties of the job
1. To be the first point of call for visitors attending the Simulation centre and deal with their enquiries, i.e., tutors and/or candidates, directing them to relevant course and assisting with their requirements regarding room allocation and facilities needed on day in accordance with programme.
2. Managing diary conflicts and agree diary appointments and scheduling meetings to ensure the most effective use of the Human Factors /Simulation Team and Simulation Faculty Members time in relation to the Trust's activities and priorities.
3. To open mail/e-mail communication and action as appropriate.
4. To be prompt, efficient and courteous in dealing with telephone enquiries and to deal with them accordingly.
5. To behave in a professional manner during patient contact from time to time, dealing with them patiently and sensitively and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
6. To assist all Training Programme Directors, Education/Simulation Fellowes, Simulation and Human Factors Trainer & Manager during all training sessions generally and be responsible for collating attendance registers and evaluation forms.
7. To assist during training courses, i.e., providing teaching materials when necessary and support/assistance regarding power-point presentations and practical sessions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Has undertaken and or completed level 2/3 apprenticeship and or be willing to undertake.
* Suitable experience in a healthcare educational setting.
* Higher Education qualification (i.e. 'A'Level/NVQ 3) or equivalent previous experience in an Administration role.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of administrating In Human Factors and Simulation.
* Administration qualifications to Level 2/3 outside of the NHS.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Able to communicate with staff across all levels of the organisation.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Has experience of working within a team environment.
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
* The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
* Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
* Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
* Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
* Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
* Safe
* Effective
* Caring
* Responsive and
* Well led
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Simulation & Human Factors Administrator (PDF, 512.3KB)
* Guidance for Applicants - AFC (PDF, 152.4KB)
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