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SalaryThe postgraduate Medical Education team at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has a vacancy for a full time Band 4 Senior Medical Education Administrator for the Brighton & Hove area.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a confident and reliable administrator to join our friendly team, which is dedicated to ensuring that doctors in training receive a high-quality educational experience. The post holder will need to evidence considerable experience in the use of IT, minute-taking and meeting support, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and a flexible 'can-do' approach.
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small but busy team in a rewarding role. The post is based at Sussex Education Centre at Mill View Hospital in Hove, but after a comprehensive induction period, there will be the opportunity to work from home for part of the week. The post holder must work at Sussex Education Centre on a Wednesday, with Tuesday being the preferred second day in the office. The post holder will need to be have the flexibility to change their office days at times to assist in facilitating events, particularly during our induction weeks which take place in February, April, August and December.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For detailed information about the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about the role before applying.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE standard to include English Language and Mathematics at Grade C equivalent or above, or a Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification
- NVQ 3 in Business & Administration or evidence of equivalent experience
- Substantial experience in secretarial and administrative procedures
- Experience of supporting meetings and minute taking
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within a Postgraduate environment (NHS or educational setting)
- Experience of using digital platforms e.g. ZOOM, Skype, MSTeams
- Experience of the provision of pastoral care.
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children's social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.
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