What Jobs are available for Healthcare in Burgess Hill?

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support our Clinical Services Director and Medical Director across both St Michael’s Hospice, St Leonards  and St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Eastbourne . This is a key role providing high-level administrative support to ensure the smooth running of strategic priorities, governance processes and day-to-day operations.  Working flexibly across both sites, you’ll be instrumental in helping the directors manage their time, communications and stakeholder relationships.

You’ll bring significant experience in a PA role, with excellent Microsoft Office/ MS365 skills, strong written communication and the ability to manage complex diaries and coordinate governance meetings. You will be confident handling sensitive information, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and supporting the delivery of high-quality documentation and committee papers. If you’re a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, we’d love to hear from you.

At St Michael’s Hospice, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees. We offer a range of benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued and supported, including:

• A good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership
• Benenden Health membership
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Subsidised employee meals and free refreshments
• Free parking
• Supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your continued professional development including preceptorship if you are newly qualified
• Access to the Blue Light card scheme and its discounts

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their professional development and well-being. We invite you to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

To apply follow this link here  and complete an application form which should be submitted to Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the HR team.

Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.

You will be expected to complete the following CQC standard training which is specific to this client:

Contractual:

Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

We are looking for a Operations Manager to join our friendly and professional team. We are looking for someone who has a good awareness of the industry, someone who is able to bring new and exciting ideas to the team. Ideally you will have good interpersonal skills, able to negotiate and persuade people, both internally and externally. Working and leading the team, you must have a team orientated approach to work. Ideally coming from a similar role, you will have experience of wet and dry facilities.

The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements

• Strong people management skills
• Experience of problem solving, organizational, customer service and staff management
• An understanding of identifying staff training and development requirements and identifying development opportunities
• A high awareness of industry developments, new initiatives, trends and research
• Commercial awareness which translates into contributing to a successful and financially viable operation
• A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development
• Good computer skills and understanding including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
• Excellent time management skills - able to deal with a number of priorities at once
• Good communication skills
• To be able to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and decision making confidence

• Current Pool Plant Operators Certificate (Training can be provided)
• NPLQ Qualification (Training can be provided)

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• 24/7 / Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 2nd February 2024

Salary: up to £25,330 per annum