Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to provide administrative support to the Sussex Eating Disorders Service (SEDS) based in Brighton. SEDS is an expanding team delivering care and support to adults in the community with eating disorders across Sussex. As team secretary the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team and will act as the first point of contact for service users and staff. The role involves working as part of a team but also the expectancy to work independently to manage and prioritise own workload. Excellent communication, administration and IT skills are essential for this role, along with high levels of motivation, enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide excellent administration support to the wider clinical team, including processing referrals, handling enquiries about the service, direct patient liaison arranging appointments etc. the preparation of agendas and minutes, triage support to clinicians, specific projects where designated along with supporting the wider admin team. The role will require proven organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, reporting closely to the admin team leader who will oversee the workload and wider staff team.
About us
This is an exciting time to join the service as we go through a period of transformation and expansion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached generic job description for main responsibilities and requirements of the role (please be advised actual responsibilities may differ)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached generic job description for main responsibilities and requirements of the role (please be advised actual responsibilities may differ)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
- RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience or equivalent
- Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience of a range of secretarial procedures
- Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy
- Experience of maintaining office systems
- Experience of working as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
- RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience or equivalent
- Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience of a range of secretarial procedures
- Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy
- Experience of maintaining office systems
- Experience of working as part of a team
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.
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.
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).
