Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent typing, word processing and audio typing skills.
- Skills
IT skills for data entry
- Skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate with, co-ordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team
- Skills
Good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Skills
Ability to work alone and use own initiative and manage own workload for best effect, work without direct supervision and delegate to others
- Experience
Good level of recent administration experience in a busy office environment
- Experience
Customer service experience
- Qualifications
Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, including maths and English
- Qualifications
NVQ3 Business & Administration or equivalent
- Qualifications
IT training on office software packages.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to handle difficult situations
- Experience
NHS administrative experience
- Qualifications
NVQ 4 in administration or equivalent
Job overview
Do you want to support patients and clinicians at your local NHS Trust? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Obstetrics & Gynaecology department supporting the Consultants and their clinical teams. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our services and play a vital role in supporting patient care.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has excellent attention to detail and strong written English, including spelling and grammar
- Is committed to delivering high-quality work
- Is flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
- Is confident using IT systems and thrives in a busy environment
- Holds GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent and communicates professionally
Experience with NHS systems or in a healthcare setting is an advantage, but not essential — we’re happy to train the right person who’s eager to learn.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, bring positive energy, and want to be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. This is more than just an admin role—it’s a chance to develop your skills, support your community, and be part of something meaningful.
This role is entirely office based.
Main duties of the job
In this role you’ll be proof-reading and editing clinical letters and reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in patient communications. You’ll carry out a variety of administrative tasks to keep things organised and efficient. You’ll be part of a team that works behind the scenes to support clinicians and improve patient experience. You will have lots of patient contact on the telephone and must be able to deal sympathetically with patients and relatives. You should have the ability to work unsupervised and under pressure. Please refer to the job description attached for further details.
This role will keep you both challenged and busy as you work closely with colleagues to support the clinical teams.
Potential applicants should ensure they evidence the skills listed above in their application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
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This advert is for Clinical Administrator - Obstetrics & Gynaecology with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrator role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Sep 2026.
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