Secretary

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Secretary to join our friendly and supportive Community Mental Health Team based at Minehead Community Hospital.

This is a vital role providing high-quality secretarial and reception support to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the team and service. You will be the first point of contact for many service users, carers, and professionals, so excellent communication skills and a welcoming, professional approach are essential.

We are looking for someone who is well-organised, confident using IT systems, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a service that supports the wellbeing of people in your local community.

If you're enthusiastic about administrative work in a healthcare setting and want to contribute to a valued mental health service, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To provide the first line contact for calls coming in to the team, taking appropriate information prior to the involvement of a clinical staff member.

To collate and distribute incoming and outgoing communication into the team via post and email on a daily basis.

To organise and maintain a room booking system for meetings and appointments for various professional team members.

To provide a point of contact, ensuring effective communications and courtesy at all times.

Maintenance of administrative files and records of referrals, attendances and discharges.

Maintenance of client files - ensuring confidentiality.

Petty cash transactions, ensuring Standing Financial Instructions are complied with.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.