About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working in the field of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) including ADHD?
Main duties of the job
The Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS) is looking for a full-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. 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
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
The NDS is a specialist clinical diagnostic assessment and consultation service for adults living in Sussex with a suspected diagnosis of ASC, ADHD, Tourettes 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.
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 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.
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Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address East Brighton Mental Health Centre
Brighton
BN2 3EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)