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Main area: Administration
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08.30-16.30 with 30 min break)
Job ref: 279-7012194-MAR25
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Park Centre for Breast Care
Town: Brighton
Salary: £23,615 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 18/03/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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 our Wellbeing 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.
Job overview
The Receptionist/Clerical Office role is responsible for providing an effective and welcoming reception service for patients, relatives, and other visitors attending the Park Centre for Breast Care. They will work with various databases to facilitate patient activity and manage patient flow by attending patients and preparing paperwork for future clinics. The post holder will work as part of the wider Breast Imaging and Screening Team to support and contribute to a caring and efficient service.
Main duties of the job
1. Welcoming patients, booking them in, and preparing clinic paperwork along with other ad hoc administrative duties.
Person specification
Skills and Experience
* Dealing with people/patients
* Experience of multiple IT systems
* Administrative Experience
* Experience in a Healthcare setting
Important information for applicants:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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