Band 3 Secretary (East Belfast)

Honeycomb are delighted to be working with the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust to recruit a Band 3 Secretary in the Ulster Hospital. This role offers an immediate start and is full-time 37.5 hours per week. The hourly rate is £12.75.

Location: Ulster Hospital (with occasional Trust-wide cover)

Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday- Friday (37.5 hours)

Contract: Temporary with the potential for extension

This is an excellent opportunity to join the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust as a Band 3 Secretary. As a General Secretary, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to a busy and dedicated Speech and Language Therapy team working across a variety of settings. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where your organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively will be essential to keeping services running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing professional documents, reports, and correspondence (including audio typing)
• Managing diaries, appointments, and meeting arrangements
• Taking minutes and supporting team meetings
• Handling enquiries via phone, email, and in person
• Maintaining accurate filing systems and records
• Processing information and preparing statistical data
• Supporting communication between staff, patients, and external stakeholders
• Contributing to audits, service evaluations, and continuous improvement

Essential Criteria

• OCR Level II Text Processing (or equivalent)
• GCSE English (Grade C or above) + relevant admin experience
  OR 2 years' clerical/secretarial experience
• Audio typing qualification or relevant experience
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Good IT skills across Microsoft Office and admin systems
• Commitment to continuous learning and development

Additional Information

If you would like to apply or find out more about this role, please contact Geraldine Stevenson at Honeycomb using the details provided.

If you have a disability and require support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please note successful applicants may be required to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (cost approximately £18+, depending on role requirements). A criminal record will not automatically prevent appointment, and all disclosures will be treated in the strictest confidence. Further details are available via the NiDirect Access NI website.

Honeycomb is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.