Secretary - Community Mental Health Team

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated Secretary (Band 3) to join our Mendip Community Mental Health Team at The Bridge, Priory Health Park, Wells. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you will provide essential secretarial and reception services to help ensure the smooth running of the department.

Your role will involve a variety of tasks, including managing telephone enquiries, typing reports and correspondence, minute-taking, handling mail, arranging appointments, and ordering supplies. You'll also assist with petty cash and support meetings, helping the team deliver high-quality care to service users.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive, and enjoys working in a busy environment where no two days are the same.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the first point of contact for incoming calls and visitors, ensuring courteous and effective communication.
• Provide comprehensive secretarial support, including typing letters, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and maintain accurate filing systems.
• Organise appointments and maintain room booking systems for team members.
• Handle petty cash transactions and order goods and supplies as required.
• Support meetings by preparing documentation and refreshments, and taking notes.
• Assist with data entry and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Provide cover for colleagues during absence and support induction of new staff.

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.