Band 3 Part Time General Secretary Downpatrick

Honeycomb are delighted to be working with the Downshire hospital to recruit a Temporary Part-Time General Secretary (Band 3)

Mental Health Management Offices, Downshire Site, Downpatrick
18.75 hours per week (2.5 days)
3-month contract (initially, with possible extension)

Are you an experienced administrator who's passionate about making a difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Part-Time Band 3 General Secretary to join our Mental Health Management team based at the Downshire Site in Downpatrick.

This rewarding role offers the chance to support our mental health services by providing professional, high-quality secretarial and administrative assistance within a busy management office. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team helping ensure the smooth running of essential mental health services.

The Role

• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the Mental Health Management team
• Managing correspondence, reports, and documentation accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining records and scheduling meetings
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the service

Essential Criteria

• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent qualification)
  Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role
  Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills
  Ability to manage priorities and work independently
  A professional and sensitive approach to confidential matters

What We Offer:

A welcoming and supportive working environment
Flexible part-time hours (18.75 hours per week / 2.5 days)
Valuable experience within a respected NHS setting
The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in mental health services

If you're organised, motivated, and ready to make a real impact - we'd love to hear from you!

If you are interested in applying for the role or would like more information, then contact Geraldine Stevenson in Honeycomb using the details provided.

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.

"Please note that successful candidates may* be required to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI Security Clearance at a cost of £18+ (subject to the nature of the job). A person's criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please go to:
www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks for more information."

*Please note that this requirement will be confirmed by the consultant throughout the application process. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.