Job Description

If you have good organisational skills and have high attention to detail, an opportunity has arisen for a clerical assistant position within the General Surgery department at Worthing hospital.



This varied role provides support to the administrative team, and consultant surgeons and multidisciplinary clinical team across three specialities - Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, and Upper GI Surgery.



We are looking for an individual who has the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, who ideally has previous office experience. Computer skills are essential.



Our ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable and willing to work as part of our busy but supportive team



If you think you have the qualities to fill this post, then please apply.

Training and support will be given to the successful candidate



There is one part time post available (27.5 hours per week), and the successful candidate will work at Worthing Hospital



To provide general clerical support to the medical secretaries, enabling them to provide an efficient and effective administrative service to the General Surgery consultants and clinical teams



Your role will involve working for a busy team supporting the General Surgery / Upper GI service at Worthing hospital. If you enjoy being a team player this post offers variety and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the team with the efficient running of the directorate

Specific duties include:

Communicating effectively with colleagues



To file, chase, retrieve and deliver medical notes, signed investigation reports and other documentation relating to patients



To ensure all filing/scanning is carried out on a regular basis



Maintain databases for patients pending investigations and chasing results, liaise with clinicians regarding outcomes and actions



Proficient use of MS Office



Manage and prioritise own workload



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Please see the attached job description for full details of the responsibilities of the clerical assistant role