Theatres Administrator

Provide comprehensive and effective administrative support to the Day Surgery and Main Theatres departments; troubleshooting and problem solving as required; provide admin support to the ophthalmic theatres to help ensure an efficient implementation of patient pathways and post-operative appointment arrangement; provide cover for the main theatre reception desk; participate in other administrative activities within the departments as appropriate such as stock takes, and data correction; the post requires a self-motivated individual able to work as part of a team., Your main duties include, but aren't limited to, being the first port of call for all patients who come to the Day Surgery Unit for a procedure. This will involve checking them in, making sure they are comfortable, and answering any questions they may have regarding their visit. You will be tasked with maintaining the front of house area, creating a welcoming environment, while also dealing with any issues that arrive on your desk from different areas of the unit. These will include, but not be limited to, booking follow-on eye appointments for patients, receiving patient notes, building patient packs for the ophthalmic theatre, and general staff queries. You will need to provide cover for the Main Theatre Reception, which will involve booking patients on to the emergency theatre list, printing theatre list for the theatre teams, providing support to the other members of the admin team, and working with the theatre manager to problem solve issues that may arise on an ad hoc basis. The
role is fluid and will likely not be the same from one day to the next.

You will become a part of a 3 person team in a warm and welcoming environment. You will have tasks to complete as part of a team, but there will be other tasks to complete independently of others. We are a patient facing area so there is a need for cleanliness and professionalism, but we also encourage people to be themselves.

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.