Administrator - Healthy Child Programme
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for an Administrator with good communication skills and excellent organisational/clerical abilities to work with the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) team in West Sussex. The base could be in various locations across West Sussex-Horsham, Lancing, Crawley, Hassocks or Arundel, depending on the successful candidate.
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Main duties of the job
You will need to work independently and collaboratively with the Team Lead, clinical staff, and the other administrator within the team. The post requires a flexible approach as it involves working with different disciplines within the HCP. The ability to work to deadlines, under pressure and without supervision is essential.
The following skills are essential to the role: experience with databases such as excel and able to quickly learn the Trusts health record keeping Systm (SystmOne), competency with Microsoft Office systems and word processing, excellent telephone manner and communication skills, and maintenance of strict confidentiality. The successful candidate will liaise with a range of professionals, manage waiting lists, book appointments, book venues, maintain stock control of resources, maintain and create databases and spreadsheets, and importantly, maintain a positive attitude, embodying the values of the organisation.
About us
The Healthy Child School Nursing Team are a friendly and hard working team who work together to offer a school nursing service to families with children 5-19 years old. The administrative role is key to the smooth working of the team.
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Date posted
23 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience £21,730 - £23,177 per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
150-MM1112-CSS
Job locations
Arundel, Crawley, Horsham, Lancing,, Hassocks
Arundel,Crawley,Horsham,Lancing,East Grinstead,Hassocks
BN2 3EW
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Arundel, Crawley, Horsham, Lancing,, Hassocks
Arundel,Crawley,Horsham,Lancing,East Grinstead,Hassocks
BN2 3EW
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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