We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
Do you want to support patients and clinicians at your local NHS Trust?
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Oncology department supporting the Consultants and their clinical teams. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our services and play a vital role in supporting patient care.
We're looking for someone who:
* Has excellent attention to detail and strong written English, including spelling and grammar
* Is committed to delivering high-quality work
* Is flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
* Is confident using IT systems and thrives in a busy environment
* Holds GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent and communicates professionally
Experience with NHS systems or in a healthcare setting is an advantage, but not essential — we're happy to train the right person who's committed and eager to learn.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, bring positive energy, and want to be part of a team that's making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than just an admin role—it's a chance to develop your skills, support your community, and be part of something meaningful.
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In this role you'll be proof-reading and editing clinical letters and reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in patient communications. You'll carry out a variety of administrative tasks to keep things organised and efficient. You'll be part of a team that works behind the scenes to support clinicians and improve patient experience. You will have lots of patient contact on the telephone and must be able to deal sympathetically with patients and relatives. You should have the ability to work unsupervised and under pressure. Please refer to the job description attached for further details.
Potential applicants should ensure they evidence the skills listed above in their application.
In return we offer our employees:
* Training & development including paid apprenticeships leading to valuable qualifications
* Career progression opportunities
* 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 33 days with continued service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible working patterns
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer & believes in treating everyone with dignity & respect. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to the health & wellbeing of our staff & we have a number of initiatives which promotes our supportive & inclusive approach to staff health & wellbeing, career development & benefits.
Working for our organisation
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.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
* The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
* Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
* Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
* Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
* Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
* Safe
* Effective
* Caring
* Responsive and
* Well led