Secretarial Admin Assistant - General Surgery | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Rother; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rother is seeking a part-time Secretarial Admin Assistant to support the General Surgery team. The role involves processing letters, providing admin support in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrating strong IT and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including training opportunities and flexible working.

Benefits

Training and development including paid apprenticeships

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Qualifications

• Demonstrated IT literacy and ability to use multiple software packages.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Evidence of past skills in application.

Responsibilities

• Process letters and perform general admin duties.
• Provide outstanding service to clinicians and patients.
• Use multiple software packages with a positive attitude.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT literacy

Software package usage

Job description

Secretarial Admin Assistant - General Surgery | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Job details

• Posting date: 29 October 2025
• Closing date: 28 November 2025
• Salary: £24,465 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: Part time
• Location: St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7RD
• Company: ESHT
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 7479938/374-LC16625

Summary

We are recruiting an administrative assistant to support the General Surgery clinical secretarial team. If you are positive, empathetic, reliable, IT literate and motivated to support the NHS, and you can demonstrate a good work ethic, initiative, passion to support your team and willingness to learn and develop your skills, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Letter processing, scanning and general admin duties.
• Provide outstanding service to clinicians and patients in a fast‑paced environment.
• Use multiple software packages and demonstrate a “can do” attitude.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• IT literacy and ability to use multiple software packages.
• Evidence of the skills listed above in the application.

Benefits

• Training & development including paid apprenticeships leading to valuable qualifications.
• Career progression opportunities.
• 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 33 days with continued service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available from only £50 a year.

Equal Opportunities

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident: The Trust will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. We strive to provide fair opportunities for all applicants.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. Applications should reflect your own words and experiences.

Contact

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us. This advert closes on Wednesday 12 November 2025.