Clinical Administrator
Accepting applications until: 01-Sep-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 01-Sep-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Address
- The Ridge
- Town
- St Leonards on Sea
- Postcode
- TN37 7RD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: cross site working
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
Salary
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Administrator for Cellular Pathology
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 £568 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
The Cellular Pathology Department at East Sussex Healthcare Trust is looking to recruit a highly motivated ‘Clinical Administrator' to join our busy, yet friendly department. We have two full time positions available.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in Healthcare Sciences and are keen and committed to learning new skills that are associated with this post.
The post holder will provide support to the Scientific and Consultant staffs of the department by carrying out all administrative duties to a high standard and supporting the core service work of the department. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team within the Cellular Pathology office.
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To provide secretarial and clerical support to the Consultant Histopathologists; to carry out data entry into the pathology LIMS systems; to type specimen reports /referral letters; to gather slides for MDMs and print out associated reports; to interact with patients, general public, clinicians and trust staff as necessary; to maintain accurate filing systems; to undertake general office duties e.g. photocopying / sending emails according to guidelines; to respond to queries in the generic email inbox.
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.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good general education to GCSE level including Maths and English
- NVQ 3 Business and Administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
- A.M.S.P.A.R or medical secretary qualification
- NVQ 4 in Business and Administration
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good level of recent secretarial experience in a busy office environment
- Experience of maintaining records
- Use of audio and working in a secretarial capacity
Desirable criteria
- NHS administration experience
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Administrator
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good level of medical terminology
- Good word processing skills and accurate keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of APEX computer system
- Knowledge of JOE computer system
- Knowledge of Oasis, PAS
- Knowledge of Esearcher
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Murray
- Job title
- Cellular Pathology Admin Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 4917
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