Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-organised and efficient individual. We are looking for someone who can thrive in a fast paced busy office environment and provide a high level of administrative and secretarial support to the Anaesthetic clinicians within East Sussex Healthcare Trust.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high level of administrative and secretarial support to the Anaesthetic Clinicians by assisting daily with maintaining the electronic administration systems and diaries, rotas, answering the telephones and assisting with any other department or personnel related questions or issues which may arise.
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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Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
374-SR3820
Job locations
Conquest
The Ridge
St Leonards and Eastbourne
TN37 7RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. This is a cross site post.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. This is a cross site post.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good General Education - GCSE /Level A-C including English and Maths or equivalent.
* NVQ level 3 Business and Administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
* RSA II text and word processing or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
* ECDL or alternative IT qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of previous administration or secretarial experience in a busy environment
* Previous experience of record keeping and filing systems
* Experience of organising and prioritising own workload, working in a busy environment, and meeting deadlines
Desirable
* Rotamap/ CLW rota experience
* Previous experience or using computerised systems i.e Big Hand
* Previous NHS administration experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good General Education - GCSE /Level A-C including English and Maths or equivalent.
* NVQ level 3 Business and Administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
* RSA II text and word processing or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
* ECDL or alternative IT qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of previous administration or secretarial experience in a busy environment
* Previous experience of record keeping and filing systems
* Experience of organising and prioritising own workload, working in a busy environment, and meeting deadlines
Desirable
* Rotamap/ CLW rota experience
* Previous experience or using computerised systems i.e Big Hand
* Previous NHS administration experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest
The Ridge
St Leonards and Eastbourne
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest
The Ridge
St Leonards and Eastbourne
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
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