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Business Administrator

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a diverse directorate covering a wide range of professions? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Business Administrator to join the Chief Nursing Officer Directorate at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Full time, Permanent
Worthing, BN11 1HS

Key information

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an individual with strong administration, office management and proficient business skills to join our team.

About the role

You will provide administration support to the Chief Nursing Officer, Deputy Chief Nurse and the Business Manager to the Chief Nursing Officer.

The main duties will be:

  • Complex diary management and facilitating delivery
  • Meeting administration - agenda setting, paper distribution and minute taking
  • Financial support - raising requisitions using our in-house purchasing system
  • To act as a central point of contact and expert for queries and information within the directorate
  • To provide proficient administrative support producing documents using appropriate software packages, working to timescales and to a high standard of accuracy following Trust templates and Directorate presentation standards.
  • Meet and greet visitors, providing a welcoming environment and offering refreshments as required
  • Develop working relationships with key people within the directorate and Trust-wide to support and develop the business of the directorate and to play an active part in developing and achieving a culture of performance management
  • Support Board sub-Committees and deputise for the Business Manager to Chief Nursing Officer when required

Requirements

Qualifications - Essential

  • Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent management/senior administration experience or diploma level plus equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Knowledge/Experience - Essential

  • Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda
  • Knowledge of business case procedures
  • Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information
  • Experience of managing or maintaining data management systems

Skills - Essential

  • Advanced skills in MS Microsoft; Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Evidence of skills and knowledge in performance information processes and quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Numerate and good analytical skills requiring a high degree of concentration
  • Excellent range of communication skills and good interpersonal skills
  • Able to engage with people at all levels
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills

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