Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Team Secretary

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working in the field of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) including ADHD?

The Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS) is looking for a part-time secretary. As a team secretary, 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.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for dealing with queries, maintaining accurate records, managing diaries and booking appointments, and (with our team administrator) provide a comprehensive and efficient admin service to the Neurodevelopmental Service.

About us

The NDS is a specialist clinical diagnostic assessment and consultation service for adults living in Sussex with a suspected diagnosis of ASC, ADHD, Tourette's syndrome and Tic disorder. The service is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Neuropsychiatrists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Peer Support Specialists all supported by a brilliant admin team.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-LD-20295

Job locations

Swandean - Highdown

Worthing

BN13 3EP


Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job 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

  • NVQ3/ RSA 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 years experience of a range of secretarial procedures
  • Knowledge of software programmes (Word and Excel)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ3/ RSA 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 years experience of a range of secretarial procedures
  • Knowledge of software programmes (Word and Excel)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Swandean - Highdown

Worthing

BN13 3EP


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Swandean - Highdown

Worthing

BN13 3EP


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Francesca Evans

francesca.evans4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-LD-20295

Job locations

Swandean - Highdown

Worthing

BN13 3EP


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