Band 3 Secretary (Newtownards)

Honeycomb are delighted to be working with the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, to recruit a Part-Time Secretary. This position is based in Ards Community Hospital and offers 18.75 hours per week with an immediate start.

The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust on a Part-Time Temporary basis. You'll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support while working in a dynamic environment that makes a real impact on people's lives.

The Role

Key responsibilities:

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Mental Health teams
• Managing appointments, diaries, correspondence, and patient-related administration
• Producing reports, letters, and other documentation using Microsoft Office packages
• Audio typing and minute taking for meetings
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper records
• Acting as a key point of contact for service users, carers, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
• Supporting consultants and medical staff with caseload administration and waiting list management
• Contributing to the smooth running of busy mental health services

The Person

Essential Requirements

• 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English Language, plus 1 year's secretarial/administrative experience;

OR

• NVQ Level 2 in Administration (or equivalent) plus 1 year's secretarial/administrative experience;

OR

• 2 years' secretarial/administrative experience.

Plus:

• RSA/OCR Stage II Text Processing (or equivalent), OR 12 months' word processing experience including report and letter production.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Package & Benefits:

This role offers an hourly rate of £12.75. It is a Band 3 position which is temporary until the end of September. Days would be Monday and Friday, with the remaining hours flexible.

• £12.75 per hour
• Temporary until September
• Part-Time hours- 18.75 hours per week.

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV via the link provided or contact Ashlea Parte for more information.

Please note: Successful candidates may need to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (fee of £18+). A previous conviction will not automatically prevent appointment; all disclosures are managed confidentially.

"If you have a disability, which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note that we are currently receiving an exceptionally high volume of applications and will be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. Due to this volume, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding."