Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Team Secretary

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-LD-20286

Job locations

East Brighton CMHC

Brighton

BN2 3EW

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/Experience

Essential

Experience of a range of secretarial procedures
Knowledge of software programmes
Word and Excel knowledge and experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ3/ RSA 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience of a range of secretarial procedures
Knowledge of software programmes
Word and Excel knowledge and experience

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

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