Secretarial Admin Assistant - Oncology | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Posting date:	15 July 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,465 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	20 August 2025
Location:	Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Company:	ESHT
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7350084/374-LC10525-A

Summary

We are recruiting!

Are you:

· Positive?

· Empathetic?

· Reliable?

· IT literate?

· Motivated to support the NHS?

Do you have:

· A good work ethic?

· Initiative?

· A passion to support your team?

· A willingness to learn and develop your skills?

As an administrative assistant you will play a vital role in supporting the Oncology clinical secretarial team to provide outstanding service to clinicians and patients. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment andwish to be part of a team striving to make a difference and have the opportunity to develop your skills and you can answer “yes” to the above then we want to hear from you.



The successful candidate will undertake letter processing, scanning and general admin duties.

It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written skills and have a "can do" attitude. You will have a good level of IT literacy as you will be using multiple software packages.

Potential applicants should ensure they evidence the skills listed above in their application.

In return we offer our employees:



· 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



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. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and we have a number of initiatives which promote our supportive and inclusive approach to staff health and wellbeing, career development and benefits.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025

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