Speciality Coordinator - Rheumatology in Worthing inWorthing PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
We are looking for a efficient and enthusiastic individual to provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service for the Consultants and medical staff for Worthing Hospital, Rheumatology team.The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills and will need to be competent with the use of MS office and internal systems. The post holder should have excellent typing skills.They will also be required to perform general office duties including answering phone calls, opening post, filing, photocopying, accurately proof-reading documents and entering data onto department databases.
Main duties of the job
Regularly reviewing / booking and validating from consultant's/Nurse's/Registrar f/u pending listsActioning CRB (Clinic rebook) requests for clinicians leave and template changesTracking and chasing of results / diagnostics / patient updatesReview future clinics to ensure utilised, highlighting any unutilised / capacity issuesSupport typing and booking appointmentsReviewing (past) clinic arrivals / outcomes ensuring all actioned have been completed on PAS
About us
.At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and
Experience
s will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-7517187-OCT25
Job location
sWorthing HospitalLyndhurst RoadWorthingBN11 2DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific
Salary
and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.To manage a full and comprehensive medical secretarial service for the Rheumatology department.To act as the first point of contact for all forms of communication with Clinicians.To monitor the timetable, taking an overview of the inpatient and outpatient commitments to ensure resources are not wasted.Work without supervision, problem solve and take initiative where required.Co-ordinate and oversee workload of any band 3 Support Secretaries and band 2 Admin Assistants who may assist with the department workload to ensure KPIs are met.To act as the first point of contact between the Consultants and their teams, maintaining good communication with them and other staff in the department, as well as patients and members of the public.
Job description
Person Specification
EssentialEssentialRSA III or equivalentEducated to GCSE or equivalent level with A-C Maths & English.High level secretarial
Experience
Excellent knowledge of MS officeExcellent knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures & office dutiesExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenFlexible team workerDesirablePrevious NHS Medical Secretary
Experience
Managing challenging behaviourEquality, Diversity, and InclusionEssentialEvidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to roleEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.Employer
Details
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
University Hospitals Sussex trust — strong career development, teaching and research opportunities to grow beyond admin into clinical or management roles.; Outstanding CQC rating and an extensive wellbeing programme — employer actively supports staff welfare, ideal for carers balancing work and home.; Permanent Band 4 role (£27,485–£30,162) with NHS pay and benefits — reliable income and stability for family-focused applicants.; Management responsibility supervising band 2/3 support staff — a great step for developing leadership and administration career progression.; Worthing (BN11) location — commutable local hospital role, well suited to candidates with a car or school‑run commitments seeking predictable daytime hours.; Inclusive culture: staff networks, Disability Confident status and buddy system help women returners or career-changers settle in quickly.
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