Job Description

This is an interesting and varied position that would suit an experienced secretary who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role in which finding a balance between team working and utilizing initiative is important. You will be motivated & flexible, be able to work well within a team and able to organize your own workload. Good time management skills and being able to priorities tasks is essential as is having good attention to detail. You will also need to have the ability to deal sensitively with people who may be distressed. This is a busy position and the successful candidate will provide excellent administration and secretarial support to our psychiatrists and clinical team. Therefore, a good knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. This post will be a Fixed Term Post for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

• To provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Sussex Eating Disorder Service including the manager, supervising junior administrators and ensuring the smooth running of the office function, including ensuring sufficient cover is provided in times of sickness and annual leave.
• To act as central secretarial and administrative contact point for the team.
• To supervise junior staff including, where appropriate, allocating workload and reviewing performance.
• To maintain an overview of the administration function and workflow within the team.
• To consistently deliver a client focused service, which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities