Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24 hours per week
- Job ref
- 354-CS-21699
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- New Park House Horsham
- Town
- Horsham
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Team Secretary - Horsham CAMHS
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
Would you like to make a difference and use your administration and secretarial skills to support the provision of mental health services in the community?
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our administration team, based at New Park House .
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring an efficient and confidential service. The roles provide plenty of variety in a fast-paced environment, where your prioritising skills will be highly valued.
Evidence of a good general education is required, together with excellent organisational and IT skills. Flexibility, the ability to work on your own initiative and effective communication skills are all essential for these rewarding roles.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive range of secretarial and administrative services to the team. To liaise with other departments and services and to respond effectively to enquiries from the general public, service users, referrers and other agencies and professionals. To consistently deliver a client focused service, which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.
Working for our organisation
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there’s always new experiences to be enjoyed
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The roles support Consultant Psychiatrists and clinical staff with administrative and secretarial duties, including:
- Typing and sending clinic letters
- Booking appointments and diary management
- Telephone calls to and from service users, carers, staff
You will require:
- GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English
- Fast and accurate typing skills
- Previous secretarial/administration experience
- Knowledge of software programmes/IT systems, ideally Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
Person specification
qual
Essential criteria
- NVQ2 or equivalent / good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in an administrative environment using computerised data systems
- Understanding of Data Protection Act
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lin Dabboussi
- Job title
- Team Administration Co-ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 304 0218
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