Secretary - Community Mental Health Team

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a motivated Secretary (Band 3) for the Mendip Community Mental Health Team. The successful candidate will manage telephone enquiries, type reports, assist with appointments, and support team meetings. This role is ideal for someone organised, proactive, and ready for a dynamic work environment. If you enjoy being an integral part of a supportive team while providing essential administrative services, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing telephone enquiries.
• Typing reports and correspondence.
• Minute-taking and handling mail.
• Arranging appointments and ordering supplies.
• Assisting with petty cash.

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Managing telephone enquiries
• Typing reports and correspondence
• Minute‑taking
• Handling mail
• Arranging appointments
• Ordering supplies
• Assisting with petty cash
• Supporting meetings and 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.