Matron Assistant - Irvine Unit Rehabilitation

The post holder will provide efficient administrative and secretarial support to the Matron. This will include; typing letters and reports as required in a timely fashion, maintaining electronic diaries. taking and relaying messages, by phone or in person, and deal with routine queries.
The post holder will deal promptly with incoming and outgoing mail. Enter data accurately on department systems, assist with meetings; including room booking, preparation of supporting documents, arranging catering and taking notes. You will assist with monitoring sick levels, ordering stationery, assist in the management of complaint responses.
The post holder will undertake general office duties e.g. photocopying/filing/sending /receiving / managing emails. You will record mandatory training / absence / study leave for team. You will process travel and other expenses forms and assist with other Trust related administration duties relevant to the post, as assigned by the Matron or relevant colleague., + The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
+ Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
+ Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
+ Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
+ Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
+ Safe
+ Effective
+ Caring
+ Responsive and
+ Well led

We are looking for enthusiastic Matrons Assistant to join our busy Bexhill Irvine Unit. You will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting the matron. You will be required to work alongside nursing staff, consultants and doctors

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come., Bexhill hospital is a small community hospital set in a town which has a lot to offer with beautiful sea views, picturesque countryside and is steeped in history. It is easily accessible from both acute sites and offers free parking to both staff and patients. There is good public transport and easy access to local cities and the continent. The Trust can offer: Professional development and Child care facilities., 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.