Job summary Are you an organised and approachable individual who thrives in a dynamic environment? Join our team as a Senior Team Secretary for our CAMHS East services As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in providing efficient and effective administrative and typist support to the wider staff across CAMHS East. Based in Yeovil, you'll support services across the East of Somerset, ensuring smooth operations and excellent service delivery. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and a person-centered approach. If you're ready to bring your administrative expertise to a role that makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you Main duties of the job Deal with day-to-day correspondence, initiating appropriate responses to provide patients, staff and other parties with required information in a friendly and professional manner.Receive telephone calls and emails accepting messages on behalf of members of the team, taking appropriate action where necessary.Liaise with appropriate personnel in the team to gather and co-ordinate patient information so this is accessible in a timely manner.Type all forms of clinical correspondence as dictated by clinical staff, by use of audio or copy typing. Produce copies for appropriate agencies, filing copies in correct sequence, ensuring follow-up arrangements are in place, listing outstanding investigations on the hospital database system.Process urgent referrals and arrange appropriate outpatient appointments.Participate in team and Trust meetings as requested. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 184-OL-GR-1577 Job locations Summerlands 56 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2BN Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Business Administration or Equivalent typing qualification Desirable Audio Typing Knowledge and Experience of Microsoft Office packages. Experience Essential Previous Management Experience Experience of setting up and maintaining office systems and procedures that support smooth running of the department. Additional Criteria Essential Are you someone who wants to make a difference to the lives of young people across somerset? If you have a desire to change young peoples outcomes this could be the right job for you. We are looking for someone to join our dynamic friendly and exciting CAMHS team. For more information please see detailed job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Business Administration or Equivalent typing qualification Desirable Audio Typing Knowledge and Experience of Microsoft Office packages. Experience Essential Previous Management Experience Experience of setting up and maintaining office systems and procedures that support smooth running of the department. Additional Criteria Essential Are you someone who wants to make a difference to the lives of young people across somerset? If you have a desire to change young peoples outcomes this could be the right job for you. We are looking for someone to join our dynamic friendly and exciting CAMHS team. For more information please see detailed job description 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. Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Summerlands 56 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2BN Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)