Matron Admin Assistant - Newington Ward - Conquest Hospital

We are a 28 bedded unit with a multi-disciplinary team working to assess, treat and discharge patientsWe are looking for a pleasant and caring Matron's Admin Assistant to join our efficient and professional team at the Conquest Hospital. The team on the ward is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care., Responsible for arranging meetings, taking notes, support in the use of Health-roster and the recruitment electronic system, in addition to booking mandatory training and providing full administrative service to the Matron.

This Administration role also provides apprenticeship opportunities with development. For all applicants (working 18 hours per week or more) we can offer an apprenticeship programme to support them to undertake an NVQ in business Administration at NVQ Level 2 or Level 3. This programme will take 13 months to complete and must be commenced within 3 months of the start date for the post.

The successful applicant will be responsible for arranging meetings, taking notes, support in the use of Health-roster and the recruitment electronic system, in addition to booking mandatory training and providing full administrative service to the Matron.

We are looking for a well organised and motivated person, with a can do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, to provide high quality administrative support. .

If you are looking to work in a busy proactive environment, and wanting a change of direction, where you will be supported and encouraged to develop, both personally and professionally then please apply to, If you have an ability to work calmly under pressure and feel you meet the following requirements:-

A good communicator and enjoy meeting people.

Posses a polite and caring manner

Have a good sense of humour

Able to prioritise own workload

Be you are computer literate and competent with the use of Microsoft Office.

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.