Job summary
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Dietetic office manager to lead our dedicated admin team within dietetics at St Richards Hospital.
The successful candidate will be an experienced admin supervisor, have excellent communication skills, and an eye for detail.
The successful applicant will co-ordinate the delivery of an efficient and effective clinical administrative service to support the dietetic teams at St Richards Hospital and and be responsible for the day to day supervision of the Admin team.
Knowledge of NHS systems and processes is valuable for the role.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the supervision of the dietetic administrative staff at St Richards Hospital to provide and efficient and reliable service for our Patients.
Ensuring the appropriate booking of dietetic out-patient clinics.
Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Principal Dietitian
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in ourOutstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Details Date posted
20 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-7039217-MAY25
Job locations
St Richards Hospital
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Job description Job responsibilities
* Supervise a multi-skilled administrative team
* Oversee the management of dietetic out-patient clinics
* Lead and co-ordinate Trust-wide administrative process changes required by the dietetic department
* Train new staff and updating training manuals
* Performing appraisals and authorising annual leave requests
* Excellent team player and good communicator
Candidate Information Pack:
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description Job responsibilities
* Supervise a multi-skilled administrative team
* Oversee the management of dietetic out-patient clinics
* Lead and co-ordinate Trust-wide administrative process changes required by the dietetic department
* Train new staff and updating training manuals
* Performing appraisals and authorising annual leave requests
* Excellent team player and good communicator
Candidate Information Pack:
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Person Specification Qualifications / Experience Essential
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent
* Experienced Admin leader - High volume patient focused setting
Desirable
* Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
* Booking processes in Acute hospital
Skills Essential
* MS office experience
* Evidence of organisational skills
* Evidence of interpersonal skills
Desirable
* Experience working in Dietetics
People Management Essential
* Experience in management role
Desirable
* Training / Inducting new staff
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification Qualifications / Experience Essential
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent
* Experienced Admin leader - High volume patient focused setting
Desirable
* Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
* Booking processes in Acute hospital
Skills Essential
* MS office experience
* Evidence of organisational skills
* Evidence of interpersonal skills
Desirable
* Experience working in Dietetics
People Management Essential
* Experience in management role
Desirable
* Training / Inducting new staff
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richards Hospital
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richards Hospital
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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