Job summary
This is an exciting new opportunity to join our Executive team here at ESHT. We are looking to recruit a Corporate Business Support Worker who will support our Corporate Business Manager with daily administrative tasks. This is an exciting opportunity which will expose you to some of the Trusts highest level meetings, the role will provide you with the knowledge and skill set to progress onto a more senior administrative role, it will also give you the chance to work alongside our Executive Team and network with other stakeholders within the Trust. You will have the chance to be involved in some of the most exciting up and coming projects and ideas.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking someone with excellent administrative and secretarial sills, excellent written and verbal skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels within our large organisation, as well as being proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software packages. You should have experience of working as a Business support Officer, Administrator or as a PA at a senior level; be able to prioritise your work and possess a high standard of organisational skills and also have the ability to work on your own initiative.
You may have previously worked as a PA or support to a senior manager, you may be a medical secretary and be familiar with arranging meetings and collating agendas. You may also have had experience supporting or working with a consultant within an administrative setting.
Tasks include printing, diary management, meeting coordination, writing letters or reports, filing, meeting minuting and communicating with the public if needed.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact Kim Swatridge - Senior EA to Chief Executive (kim.swatridge@nhs.net)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact Kim Swatridge - Senior EA to Chief Executive (kim.swatridge@nhs.net)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level C or equivalent, with Maths and English
- RSA III typing / word processing or proven equivalent level of skill.
- NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or proven equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- NVQ level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Additional relevant qualification eg advanced secretarial diploma
- ECOL or equivalent computer qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of administration duties to support senior staff within the NHS or similar organisations
- Experience as a personal or administration assistant with exposure to busy environments
- Experience of record keeping and filing systems
Desirable
- Previous NHS administrative experience
- Experience of administration duties at higher level and maintaining systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level C or equivalent, with Maths and English
- RSA III typing / word processing or proven equivalent level of skill.
- NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or proven equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- NVQ level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Additional relevant qualification eg advanced secretarial diploma
- ECOL or equivalent computer qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of administration duties to support senior staff within the NHS or similar organisations
- Experience as a personal or administration assistant with exposure to busy environments
- Experience of record keeping and filing systems
Desirable
- Previous NHS administrative experience
- Experience of administration duties at higher level and maintaining systems
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).
