Team SecretaryNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a kind, caring and compassionate admin professional to work as a Team Secretary for the Horsham Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Specialist Adults at their New Park House Site in Horsham This is a permanent, part time position for 30 hours per week.

You will require excellent administrative/secretarial skills, a good knowledge of Word and Outlook, and experience of working with the public. In return for your skills and expertise, we can offer you a variety of rewarding challenges, training and development and the opportunity to work within a very friendly and supportive team.

You may be required to help on our reception to cover annual leave; you will need to enjoy acting as the first point of contact to our service, be welcoming, caring and kind. You will need excellent communication skills as well as a commitment to caring for people in the local community.

Main duties of the job

• Completion of clinic letters and other correspondence with high levels of accuracy and within a timely manner, working within a secretarial typing pool.
• Scheduling appointments and diary management.
• Telephone and email communications.
• Scanning & Uploading documents.
• Ordering Office Stationery via Oracle.
• To participate in the Trust's supervision and appraisal system.
• Reception - to help cover when needed - to welcome visitors, answer telephone enquiries, taking prescription requests, handling incoming and outgoing post.

Job description

You must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Effective communication skills and a commitment to caring for patients in the community must be demonstrated.You will require:. Previous administrative/secretarial experience. Knowledge of software programmes/IT systems. Experience of working with the publicIn return we can offer:. Comprehensive induction package. Supportive working environment. Excellent educational/training opportunities

For further information please contact Sarah Hartley Admin Team Lead on 03003042878

About us

We are a busy, friendly and caring administration team, based at Horsham NMHT. We provide secretarial and administrative support to a variety of clinical staff. The administration team consists of telephonists, receptionists, secretaries and senior administrative staff.

As part of our commitment to quality and professionalism, the Trust ensures that all new staff undertake a thorough induction programme. Additional training will be provided at local level and full support is always available as part of ongoing growth and development.

As a mental health trust, we place a large focus on the wellbeing of our staff and ensure our reward packages reflect the important work you do.

As well as knowing you are making a valuable contribution in supporting the care of service users in the community, you can expect to receive:

Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days + bank holidays per annum pro rata.

NHS pension.

Access to a host of discount schemes (e.g. gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars).

Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes.

Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.

The opportunity to grow professionally in the Trust.