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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

(**) Service Administrator

The closing date is 04 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Service Administrator within the Diabetes, Endocrine, Neurophysiology and Neurology department at Southend Hospital.

This challenging position requires someone who is a team player, flexible, organised and can work well under pressure. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the clinical and nursing teams.

This position requires excellent communication skills, dedication to exceptional patient care and service, the ability to meet the demands of working in a busy environment and be able to represent their team and department with the professionalism expected from all our staff.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities will be to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Consultants within Diabetes and Endocrine and their team and support the demands of the service as required.

Please see job description for full details of this role

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-NR-DoM-SO-9739

Job locations

Prittlewell Chase

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities will be to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Consultants within Diabetes and Endocrine and their team and support the demands of the service as required.

Please see job description for full details of this role.

We look forward to receiving your application

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities will be to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Consultants within Diabetes and Endocrine and their team and support the demands of the service as required.

Please see job description for full details of this role.

We look forward to receiving your application

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Competent in Microsoft packages (Word/Excel/ Outlook)
• Proven experience of working in the capacity of secretary/ administrator in a busy environment
• Understanding medical terminology

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• NHS experience
• Experience of Trust computer systems

Desirable

• Previous healthcare experience

Communication Skills

Essential

• Proficient proof-reading skills
• Comprehensive command and understanding of English language, punctuation and grammar

Desirable

• Deal with patient enquiries using own judgement

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and assist consultants and team in running a smooth service

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to change and develop new skills within the role.
• A team orientated approach and the willingness to provide cover for colleagues to ensure that consistent high-quality service is maintained

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Competent in Microsoft packages (Word/Excel/ Outlook)
• Proven experience of working in the capacity of secretary/ administrator in a busy environment
• Understanding medical terminology

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• NHS experience
• Experience of Trust computer systems

Desirable

• Previous healthcare experience

Communication Skills

Essential

• Proficient proof-reading skills
• Comprehensive command and understanding of English language, punctuation and grammar

Desirable

• Deal with patient enquiries using own judgement

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and assist consultants and team in running a smooth service

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to change and develop new skills within the role.
• A team orientated approach and the willingness to provide cover for colleagues to ensure that consistent high-quality service is maintained

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prittlewell Chase

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prittlewell Chase

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Junior Service Manager

Lisa Hall

[email protected]

03004435335

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-NR-DoM-SO-9739

Job locations

Prittlewell Chase

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

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