Health Records Clerk / Receptionist | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 per annum / pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Chailey, BN8 4JN |
| Company: | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7946893/150-DJ2534-PC-A |
Summary
Do you want to make a difference?
If you are well organised, able to prioritise and work on your own initiative without direct supervision, but also enjoys working as part of a team to provide excellent patient care, then we look forward to hearing from you.
This position offers a wide variety of administration duties and the opportunity to extend your knowledge of the administration side of the Chailey Clinical Services. You will need to be competent in using information technology. full training will be provided.
This position is 22.5 hours, 5 days a week - ideally we would like someone 09:30-14:00
Previous reception/administration experience would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will also be required to cover lunch and annual leave or, absence of the reception team at Chailey alongside managing the Subject Access Requests.
Interviews will be held at Chailey Clinical Services.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Organise, plan and prioritise workload.
Manage the process for Subject Access Requests and Archiving.
Ordering Stationary products to ensure supplies are kept fully stocked for all the teams at Chailey.
Patient records to be maintained accurately and stored in accordance with the data protection act.
Process the invoice and purchase orders for the stationary.
Cover Reception as and when required
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
To be the first point of contact for Subject Access requests and reception when covering.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification
This advert closes on Monday 27 Apr 2026