Secretarial Admin Assistant - Ophthalmology | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Do you want to support patients and clinicians at your local NHS Trust?
Are you positive, reliable, IT literate, and motivated to make a difference? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Ophthalmology Department supporting the clinical secretarial team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our services and play a vital role in supporting patient care.

In this role, you’ll be proof-reading clinical letters, ensuring accuracy and clarity in patient communications. You’ll also carry out basic administrative tasks as needed, helping to keep things organised and efficient. you’ll be part of a team that works behind the scenes to support clinicians and improve patient experience.

We’re looking for someone who:
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong written English, including spelling and grammar
• Is committed to delivering high-quality work
• Is flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Is confident using IT systems and thrives in a busy environment
• Holds GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent and communicates professionally

Experience with NHS systems or in a healthcare setting is an advantage, but not essential — we’re happy to train the right person who’s eager to learn.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, bring positive energy, and want to be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will undertake proof reading and 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.

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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 Thursday 11 Jun 2026

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