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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
354-LD-20286
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
East Brighton CMHC
Town
Brighton
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

Team Secretary

NHS AfC: Band 3

Come and join us

We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working in the field of Neurodevelopmental Conditions including Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), ADHD and Tics and Tourette's syndrome?

 

 

Main duties of the job

The Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS) is looking for a part time Administrative Assistant. As an Administrative Assistant, you should have strong organisational and communication skills and be able to work closely and collaboratively with clinicians and managers and strive for high quality standards both personally and for the service. You will be responsible for sending out routine correspondence to patients, managing queries, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with tasks being undertaken by the Neurodevelopmental admin team.

Working for our organisation

The NDS is a specialist clinical diagnostic assessment and consultation service for adults living in Brighton and Hove and East Sussex with a suspected diagnosis of ASC, ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome and Tic disorder. The service is delivered by Senior Nurse Practitioners and also has a weekly multidisciplinary clinic comprising of Consultant Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatrist, Consultant Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist. ADHD and ASC post-diagnostic group work is available for patients resident in Brighton and Hove.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful candidates will have an NVQ 3/RSA 3 qualification or demonstrable experience within this field and have a genuine interest in developing a career within mental health services.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ3/ RSA 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of a range of secretarial procedures
  • Knowledge of software programmes
  • Word and Excel knowledge and experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

Due to high numbers of applications this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date. We will not be able to accept late applications to this post.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gemma Beaven
Job title
Business Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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