Team Administrator, Community Rehabilitation Service in Brighton

Come and join us. We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day.

At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.

We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role.

We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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 are able to offer flexible working hours and hybrid working both at home and in the office, depending on the needs of the service.

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 as well as supporting with documenting meetings, and ensure smooth communication within the team. You’ll also act as a central point of contact, supporting the clinical team and helping deliver high-quality, client-focused care.

Main duties of the job

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a dedicated mental health team.

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 agree, recent staff survey results told us that 82% recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Key staff survey results include

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

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

Person specification

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

SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.

Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.

SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously.