Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant
to support a semi-retired Senior GP Partner based in Bolton. This is a flexible
and rewarding role ideal for someone with a strong understanding of the NHS and
experience in a healthcare setting.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior
GP Partner, assisting with administrative, organisational, and personal tasks
to ensure the smooth running of professional and occasional personal matters.
The role can be adapted for partial or full remote working depending on
circumstances.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing emails and diaries
- Liaising with NHS colleagues, services, and practices
- Organising files and documents (physical and digital)
- Assisting with NHS-related paperwork and correspondence
- Supporting with occasional personal admin
- Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times
About us
You will be supporting a semi-retired Senior GP Partner who has dedicated over 30 years to general practice and continues to play an active role in strategic, mentoring, and administrative aspects of the partnership.
While the role is primarily administrative and organisational, it involves working closely and one-to-one with the senior partner. You may occasionally be required to work from his home office, where he resides, to assist with day-to-day tasks and ensure seamless coordination between personal and professional commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Managing emails and diaries
- Liaising with NHS colleagues, services, and practices
- Organising files and documents (physical and digital)
- Assisting with NHS-related paperwork and correspondence
- Supporting with occasional personal admin
- Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Managing emails and diaries
- Liaising with NHS colleagues, services, and practices
- Organising files and documents (physical and digital)
- Assisting with NHS-related paperwork and correspondence
- Supporting with occasional personal admin
- Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience within the NHS or a healthcare environment.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email systems.
- Trustworthy and discreet with sensitive information.
Desirable
- Experience supporting senior medical professionals.
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
- Computer literate confident using email, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and basic digital tools.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Previous administrative or PA experience is beneficial but not essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience within the NHS or a healthcare environment.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email systems.
- Trustworthy and discreet with sensitive information.
Desirable
- Experience supporting senior medical professionals.
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
- Computer literate confident using email, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and basic digital tools.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Previous administrative or PA experience is beneficial but not essential.
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.