Would you like to join our supportive, hardworking and caring, Podiatry West Admin team?
The Podiatry West team is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic administrator to provide high‑quality administrative support across our service. This full‑time role will involve covering reception at The Richard Hotham Unit, Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital on Mondays and Tuesdays, and at the Chapel Street Clinic in Chichester from Wednesday to Friday.
We are also open to applications from candidates interested in a job share arrangement, with two part‑time administrators dividing the role.
Free on‑site parking is available at both locations.
The core base sites for this role will be Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital and Chapel Street Clinic; however, a reception desk is also located at Selsey Medical Practice. Travel between locations will therefore be required, and the successful candidate will be expected to provide cross‑site cover during periods of annual leave and sickness.
Podiatry prides itself on providing the best care it can to patients, providing enhanced care to those who are at moderate or high risk for developing complications as well as those with active ulceration.
Admin are a hugely important part of our service and along with our diligent, professional and hardworking clinicians are a very much valued part of our team.
Main duties of the job
Receive callers and visitors to the service. Responds to queries and requests for information within set procedural guidelines.
Regularly checks on the tidiness and cleanliness of the office environment and takes action to ensure any problems are resolved.
Reports any building or equipment maintenance problems to the Trust's Estates Helpline.
Formats letters, reports and presentations to a high standard of accuracy and visual attractiveness.
Carries out or organises photocopying.
Ensures incoming or outgoing post is processed promptly.
Places orders for stationary and other office supplies. Ensures requisitions and invoices are checked and approved by an appropriate manager.
Manages referrals into the service and books patient appointments
Monitors waiting lists and ensures patients are booked follow up appointments
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Connie Holland Job title: Business Support Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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