Bariatric Support Secretary

If you have highly efficient secretarial and organisational skills, an opportunity has arisen for a Support Secretary within the Bariatric Surgical Service. This varied role provides support to the Specialty Coordinators and multi-disciplinary clinical team., To work as part of the administrative team to provide accurate and efficient clerical/secretarial support for the Bariatric Service.

Your role will involve working for a busy team supporting the Bariatric Surgery Service (surgical weight loss service) at St Richards hospital, Chichester. It is a wide and varied role with tasks including liaising with patients, GP practices and consultants, typing letters, answering the phone, making appointments and many other duties. If you are someone who enjoys being a team player, this post offers variety and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the team with the efficient running of the Bariatric Service.

We are looking for an individual who has the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and the clinical staff.

Previous secretarial/administration experience and typing skills are essential. Knowledge of the hospital environment and medical terminology are desirable.

Our ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable and willing to work as part of our busy but supportive team.

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 experiences 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.