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

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
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Beaven
- Job title
- Business Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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