Ward Secretary
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,800 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, HA1 3JL |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR392 |
Summary
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We are looking for a confident Ward Secretary with a passion for delivering outstanding care, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow working on West Ward.
You'll be working 37.5 hours a week (Monday - Friday).
West Ward is our new 18 bed acute service for men. The service will provide a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission
Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Your Day-to-Day...
• Provide a high standard of organisational & administrative support
• Prepare reports & other written materials to a high standard
• Keep files & records as required
• Work co-operatively with all other members of the administration team to ensure the department runs smoothly
• Occasional minute taking at meetings & taking notes for meetings as & when required
• Answer the telephone & respond to all enquiries in a friendly, efficient manner.
You are...
• Anadministrator with experience in health care & knowledge of mental health
• Experienced with supporting with administrative duties within a fast-paced hospital environment
• Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions
• Calm under pressure & can work under your own initiative
• A strong written & verbal communicator with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows & the internet.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary - £29,800 per annum
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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