Overview
We\'re offering more than just an administrative position. This is your opportunity to become a key player in a forward-thinking, collaborative, and innovative team delivering exceptional pathology services across Sussex. As a Directorate Administrator, you will work alongside the senior clinical and operational leadership team, supporting the smooth running of our pathology specialties including Blood Sciences, Microbiology, Histopathology and Support Services. You\'ll provide high-level administrative support and play an active role in coordinating meetings, maintaining accurate records, preparing documents, and assisting in the decision-making processes that keep the service running smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities
* Organising, attending and supporting directorate meetings, maintaining accurate action trackers, and ensuring timely dissemination of meeting papers.
* Assisting with documentation preparation and supporting a range of administrative processes to enable the directorate to function efficiently.
* Assisting with the administrative coordination of education and study days and supporting preparatory work in advance of regulatory assessments or service reviews.
What we\'re looking for
* Motivated and enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude
* Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
* A confident communicator, comfortable working with professionals across all levels
* Proactive, with a willingness to bring new ideas and suggest improvements
* Committed to supporting a service that underpins patient care across the region
About UHSussex
At UHSussex we\'re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK\'s largest acute Trusts, we\'re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by the motto \"where better never stops\" and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
Additional information
* Accessibility: see the application information at https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
* DBS Checks: a Disclosure and Barring Service check is undertaken on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Offers are in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
* Skilled Worker Visa: applications for sponsorship are welcome for roles that meet eligibility criteria. Visit gov.uk for details. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the criteria.
* Flexible Working: if you would like to explore flexible working options, please speak with the recruiting/line manager.
* Timeline: closing adverts early or caps on applications may apply; submit your application promptly to avoid missing out.
We look forward to receiving your application and starting your journey with UHSussex. Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack
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