Strategic Network Administrator

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Worthing; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS organisation is seeking a Strategic Network Administrator to provide essential administrative support across various services. The role involves coordinating meetings, managing documentation, and ensuring effective communication within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have GCSE qualifications and relevant administrative experience in a healthcare setting. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to transformative healthcare solutions in the community. The salary ranges from £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications required.
• Experience in an administrative role within the NHS or healthcare is preferable.
• Proven ability to deliver high standards of customer care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative coordination for Strategic Network activities.
• Manage documentation and communication across services.
• Organise meetings and events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer care

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

GCSEs including English and Mathematics

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Strategic Network Administrator

The closing date is 11 January 2026

NHS England funds the Internal Medicine Strategic Network (IMSN). We are in the early stages of building a skilled, multidisciplinary team to lead transformation across specialised services. This is a formative phase that offers the opportunity to help shape how the Strategic Network operates and delivers impact across Cardiac, Renal, and Vascular Operational Delivery Networks.

Main duties of the job

The Strategic Network Administrator provides comprehensive administrative coordination for Strategic Network and Operational Delivery Network activity. You will be the operational hub for meetings, documentation, events, and communication across specialised services.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and information pack for further details and support with your application.

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, including English and Mathematics.
• Relevant administrative or business qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration) are desirable.
• Courses / further study to show evidence of personal development.

Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within the NHS or a healthcare setting.
• Experience in handling queries, managing documentation, and liaising with stakeholders.
• Experience in coordinating complex data collection and validation processes.
• Experience in managing multiple mailboxes.
• Proved organisational and planning skills, formal minute-taking.
• Experience in reviewing and developing administrative processes and procedures.
• Proven ability to deliver a high standard of customer care.
• Experience of working within Operational Delivery Networks.
• Experience in organising events.

Personal Skills

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak with patients and their families, within network forums and meetings, which have patient involvement, with care and compassion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Communicate complex information that may require tact and diplomacy.

Behavioural Skills

• Commitment to the NHS values and principles.
• Demonstrates a patient-centred approach to care.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and provide support in emotionally charged situations.
• Comfortable with demanding workloads and competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and deliver team objectives.
• Ability to work in isolation and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel within the network.
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to use data management systems and IT resources effectively.
• Competence in managing project documentation and artefacts.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.

Freedom to Act

• Manage work without supervision, seeking advice where necessary, and act independently within appropriate guidelines.

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearPer annum pro rata