Secretary/ AdministratorinHaywards HeathinHaywards HeathPUBLISHED TUE 8 APR 2025
Opportunity to work in a reputable organisation dedicated to community health and care.
Diverse and collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Flexible working options to accommodate personal and family needs.
Access to excellent training and development opportunities for career advancement.
Supportive workplace culture with networks focused on diversity, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Beautiful location in Sussex, allowing for a pleasant work-life balance near nature.
Impactful role that directly contributes to improving health outcomes for individuals in the community.
Join our caring community! The Child Development Centre in Haywards Heath is looking for a passionate full-time Secretary/Administrator to be a vital part of our dedicated admin team. If you’re organised, enthusiastic, and ready to support both our staff and the families we serve, this role is for you. You'll manage a variety of tasks, from processing information and coordinating appointments with our multidisciplinary team to typing important documents and liaising with external agencies. Your contribution will ensure the smooth running of our services, making a real difference in the lives of children and families in our care.
At Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on our compassionate approach and supportive work environment. We offer flexible working options, excellent training opportunities, and initiatives that promote well-being for our staff. With beautiful locations across Sussex, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we invite you to bring your unique skills and experiences to our team. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to embody our values of Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, and Delivering Excellence. Ready to make an impact? Get in touch today!
At Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on our compassionate approach and supportive work environment. We offer flexible working options, excellent training opportunities, and initiatives that promote well-being for our staff. With beautiful locations across Sussex, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we invite you to bring your unique skills and experiences to our team. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to embody our values of Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, and Delivering Excellence. Ready to make an impact? Get in touch today!
Opportunity to work in a reputable organisation dedicated to community health and care.
Diverse and collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Flexible working options to accommodate personal and family needs.
Access to excellent training and development opportunities for career advancement.
Supportive workplace culture with networks focused on diversity, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Beautiful location in Sussex, allowing for a pleasant work-life balance near nature.
Impactful role that directly contributes to improving health outcomes for individuals in the community.
The Child Development Centre requires a full time Secretary/Administrator to join the admin team. The successful candidate must be professional, enthusiastic, organised and work well in a team environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members to organise appointments.
Typing letters, reports and documentation as required. Liaising with external agencies. Ensuring referrals are processed efficiently. Manage all enquires in an effective manner. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested.
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?
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: Corinna McCabe Job title: Centre Coordinator Email address: Telephone number:
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members to organise appointments.
Typing letters, reports and documentation as required. Liaising with external agencies. Ensuring referrals are processed efficiently. Manage all enquires in an effective manner. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested.
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 2023 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
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: Corinna McCabe Job title: Centre Coordinator Email address: Telephone number:
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