Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Estates HelpDesk Administrative Assistant to support our busy Estates Maintenance team.
Position is Monday to Friday 0830-1630.
Main duties of the job
To operate/provide a helpdesk service for the Estates maintenance department.
To support the Estates management team in the provision of an operational service, to include a comprehensive administration/secretarial service.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE or equivalent with evidence of good numeracy and literacy
- EDCL Qualification
- RSA II text and word processing or equivalent experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of previous administration or secretarial experience in a busy working office environment
- Experience of providing a customer care service
- Experience on Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher
- Experience in transcribing notes/minutes from recording.
Desirable
- Previous NHS administrative experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs - Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Accurate IT and keyboard skills including Excel spreadsheets shorthand
- Experienced in both copy and audio typing
- Well-developed time management skills
- High standard of organisational ability
- Able to prioritise a pressured workload
- A good eye for detail
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
- Adaptable and flexible to meet fluctuating needs
- Able to communicate well at all levels
- Ability to be flexible to meet service needs
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised during periods of time
Desirable
- Element of self determination
- Knowledge of Time and Attendance systems i.e. HealthRoster
- Knowledge of an NHS environmen
- Knowledge of projects/presentation and artwork packages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE or equivalent with evidence of good numeracy and literacy
- EDCL Qualification
- RSA II text and word processing or equivalent experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of previous administration or secretarial experience in a busy working office environment
- Experience of providing a customer care service
- Experience on Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher
- Experience in transcribing notes/minutes from recording.
Desirable
- Previous NHS administrative experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs - Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Accurate IT and keyboard skills including Excel spreadsheets shorthand
- Experienced in both copy and audio typing
- Well-developed time management skills
- High standard of organisational ability
- Able to prioritise a pressured workload
- A good eye for detail
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
- Adaptable and flexible to meet fluctuating needs
- Able to communicate well at all levels
- Ability to be flexible to meet service needs
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised during periods of time
Desirable
- Element of self determination
- Knowledge of Time and Attendance systems i.e. HealthRoster
- Knowledge of an NHS environmen
- Knowledge of projects/presentation and artwork packages
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).
