Team Administrator, Community Rehabilitation Service in Brighton

Job Summary

The Sussex Community Rehabilitation Pathway offers both short- and long-term community-based rehabilitation of individuals with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, focusing on improving quality of life, social inclusion, and meaningful recovery. We take a whole-systems, person-centred approach grounded in NICE guidance. We offer flexible working hours and hybrid working both at home and in the office, depending on the needs of the service.

Role

We\’re seeking an experienced Team Administrator to oversee the day-to-day running of our administrative function for a 22.5 hours (3 days per week) post. In this key role, you will manage office systems, support doctors and other members of staff in a PA role, handle data and reporting, support with documenting meetings, and ensure smooth communication within the team. You will act as a central point of contact, supporting the clinical team and helping deliver high-quality, client-focused care.

Main duties

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the administrative function for a part-time post (22.5 hours per week).
• Manage office systems and support doctors and other staff in a PA role.
• Handle data and reporting and support with documenting meetings.
• Ensure smooth communication within the team and act as a central point of contact for the clinical team.
• Help deliver high-quality, client-focused care.

What You\’ll Bring

• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Experience managing office systems
• A proactive, professional approach to supporting healthcare services

About Us

The Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for all ages across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Living & Working In Brighton

• Be spoilt for choice with Brighton\’s iconic seafront, vibrant lanes and array of shops and attractions
• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns on your doorstep
• Embrace the outstanding natural beauty spots including the renowned Devils Dyke and South Downs National Park

We\’d love you to join our Trust, rated \’good\’ overall and \’outstanding\’ for caring by the CQC. Our staff survey results show 82% recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Key Staff Survey Results

• 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
• 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve work in their team
• 77% identifying opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Details

• Date posted: 15 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 354-AB-20962
• Job locations: Community Mental Health Centre, Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please read Job Description and Person Specification attached before applying. For any questions, please contact James Edlin, Team Leader (see contact details below).

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Business & Administration or evidence of equivalent practical experience
• RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience
• Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above

• Knowledge/Experience

• Significant experience of a range of secretarial procedures
• Significant experience of working as an administrator or secretary
• Experience of office and resource management
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy
• Experience of maintaining office systems
• Experience of generating own correspondence
• Experience of working as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Additional information

Employer details: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Community Mental Health Centre, Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW. Employer\’s website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/