Forensic Ward Administrator – Patient Care & Admin

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Generous holiday entitlement (27 days+

Wellbeing programmes

Training and development

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated administrator for the Chichester Centre's Forensic Healthcare service. You will support clinical staff, handle calls, greet patients, carers and visitors, and contribute to a patient‑focused care environment.

You will join a team dedicated to training and professional development, with a thorough induction and ongoing opportunities to enhance skills within a respectful, confidential setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with general administration in a clinical or healthcare environment is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, including minute taking.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Forensic Healthcare service.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Independent working

Written and verbal communication

Telephone manner

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality and sensitivity

Teamwork

Adaptable and flexible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

SystmOne

SharePoint

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated administrator for the Chichester Centre's Forensic Healthcare service. You will support clinical staff, handle calls, greet patients, carers and visitors, and contribute to a patient‑focused care environment.

You will join a team dedicated to training and professional development, with a thorough induction and ongoing opportunities to enhance skills within a respectful, confidential setting.