Team Secretary - Adult CMHT / Crisis & Liaison Team - Hawick Community Hospital

Job details

• Job reference: 262285
• Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
• Job closing date: 28/10/2026
• Job Type: Administrative Services
• Location: Hawick Community Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 14/10/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Borders
• Department: Mental Health Administration

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• Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence

Mental Health Service

Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service and Borders Crisis & Liaison Service

South Team, Hawick Community Hospital, Victoria Road, Hawick, TD9 7AJ

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Secretary to join the Mental Health Service, providing support to the Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service and Crisis Teams. The post will be based within the South Team at Hawick Community Hospital.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently, use initiative and learn quickly. Strong communication skills and a high level of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office packages, are essential. Knowledge of NHS systems would be advantageous. The post holder should be enthusiastic, reliable and able to build effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues.

For further information and / or informal enquiries please contact Sara Macfie or Mairi Buchanan on 01896 827270

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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