Directorate Support Manager

View all our vacancies across our hospitals in Sussex. Search, find and apply for a job with us today.

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing and SRH Town Worthing Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/02/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)._ts=1

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Previous applicants need not apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the management team and help shape the future direction of travel for the Neurology, Stroke and Rehabilitation Directorate.

The role is multifaceted with the primary responsibility being the leading of our administrative service across the 2 sites (Worthing and St Richards). This will include managing of out band 4 Specialty coordinators, overseeing outpatient clinics within the directorate and supporting the waiting list management including RTT.

The role can be based at either Worthing or St Richards Hospital, but the successful candidate will be expected to be visible on both sites.

To manage the Directorate admin teams at Worthing, Southlands and St Ricards Hospitals and our processes, to develop and deliver a full and comprehensive administrative service to our patients and our clinical/non-clinical teams. To act as first point of contact for the admin teams and our service users. To manage the workload of the admin teams to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the administrative service.

To support the Directorate Management Team with the delivery of our outpatient services in line with performance targets.

The Directorate provides service across all the Trust sites, this role is focused on the Worthing, Southlands and St Richards operational work whilst supporting the wider Trust work of the Directorate.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a…