Job summary
Are you:
Organised?
Positive?
Empathetic?
Reliable?
Solution focussed?
IT literate
Motivated to support the NHS?
Do you have:
Customer service experience?
A good work ethic?
A "can do" attitude?
Initiative?
A passion to improve patient experience?
A sense of accountability?
As a Clinical Administrator you will play a vital role in supporting clinicians to achieve exemplary patient care. If you enjoy variety in a fast paced environment wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference and have the ability to work under pressure at times and you can answer "yes" to the above then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to deal with patients, clinicians and other staff members, ensuring high levels of customer service and attention to detail. You will have regular interaction with the secretarial management team and the departmental service manager. It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written skills and have a "can do" attitude.
You will have a good level of IT literacy as you will be using multiple software packages.
This role will keep you both challenged and busy as you work closely with colleagues to support the clinical team of Consultants, junior doctors and specialist nurses.
Potential applicants should ensure they evidence the skills listed above in their application.
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.
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.
Details
Date posted
20 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
Reference number
374-ED2020
Job locations
Eastbourne District General Hospital
King's Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, including maths and English
* NVQ3 Business & Administration or equivalent
* IT training on office software packages.
Desirable
* NVQ 4 in administration or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Good level of recent administration experience in a busy office environment
* Customer service experience
Desirable
* NHS experience
Skills
Essential
* Excellent typing, word processing and audio typing skills.
* IT skills for data entry
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate with, co-ordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team
* Good organisational and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work alone and use own initiative and manage own workload for best effect, work without direct supervision and delegate to others
Desirable
* Ability to handle difficult situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, including maths and English
* NVQ3 Business & Administration or equivalent
* IT training on office software packages.
Desirable
* NVQ 4 in administration or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Good level of recent administration experience in a busy office environment
* Customer service experience
Desirable
* NHS experience
Skills
Essential
* Excellent typing, word processing and audio typing skills.
* IT skills for data entry
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate with, co-ordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team
* Good organisational and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work alone and use own initiative and manage own workload for best effect, work without direct supervision and delegate to others
Desirable
* Ability to handle difficult situations
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
Eastbourne District General Hospital
King's Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
King's Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
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