Job summary
Employer heading
Simulation Team Administrator
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
The post holder will provide a full range of administrative & technical duties to support Human Factors and Simulation working closely with other IE Administration Colleagues, Service Managers and Workforce informatics team etc. The post holder is expected to be fully involved in the provision of our simulation service
· To provide secretariat/administrative support to the Simulation and Human Factors Manager.
· To be responsible for booking specific simulation/human factors training courses
· To help maintain the services database.
· To develop and maintain an efficient customer service focus that will support the busy demands of this service.
· To assist with mobilisation working with the IE Simulation and Human Factors Team
· Support in the provision of Simulation Technical Services
They will provide the administrative support both on the development of internal and external training function including the development of a full and comprehensible Human Factors and Simulation programme, managing and prioritising the work of the Simulation and Human Factors Service, their own workload and co-ordinating their own diary.
Main duties of the job
· To be the first point of call for visitors attending the Simulation centre and deal with their enquiries, i.e., tutors and/or candidates, directing them to relevant course and assisting with their requirements regarding room allocation and facilities needed on day in accordance with programme.
· Managing diary conflicts and agree diary appointments and scheduling meetings to ensure the most effective use of the Human Factors /Simulation Team and Simulation Faculty Members time in relation to the Trust’s activities and priorities.
· To open mail/e-mail communication and action as appropriate.
· To be prompt, efficient and courteous in dealing with telephone enquiries and to deal with them accordingly.
· To behave in a professional manner during patient contact from time to time, dealing with them patiently and sensitively and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
· To assist all Training Programme Directors, Education/Simulation Fellowes, Simulation and Human Factors Trainer & Manager during all training sessions generally and be responsible for collating attendance registers and evaluation forms.
· To assist during training courses, i.e., providing teaching materials when necessary and support/assistance regarding power-point presentations and practical sessions.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Has undertaken and or completed level 2/3 apprenticeship and or be willing to undertake.
- Suitable experience in a healthcare educational setting.
- Higher Education qualification (i.e. ‘A’Level/NVQ 3) or equivalent previous experience in an Administration role.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of administrating In Human Factors and Simulation.
- Administration qualifications to Level 2/3 outside of the NHS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate with staff across all levels of the organisation
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Has experience of working within a team environment.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Cree
- Job title
- Simulation & Human Factors Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07974615492
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