Job summary
Diamond Health Group is currently seeking a skilled and
organised Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Practice Management team in
their day to day duties. Working 37 hours across either a 4 or 5 day week.
It is our aim to create a place where we provide the best
compassionate care possible for our patients within the constrains of the NHS.
We are a practice with approximately 14,100 patients and we pride ourselves in
the care and support we provide our patients and colleagues.
As a Personal Assistant to the Practice Management team, you
will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient functioning of our practice.
You will provide support with the effective administration, organisation and
management of the practice, allowing them to focus on strategic tasks and
forward planning.
The PA will work under the direction of the Practice
Manager, striving to enhance a number of key systems in both clinical and
administrative areas. You will play an integral role in the leadership team.
Main duties of the job
Key duties will include but not limited to:
- Administration support
- Communications
- Project coordination and implementation
- Meeting and presentation support
- Record keeping and compliance
- CQC framework compliance support
- Basic IT support for new starters and leavers in the
organisation
About us
Diamond Health Group is situated in central Yeovil, with a
branch site on the outskirts at Abbey Manor Park. We are a
forward-thinking organisation with a multi-professional workforce striving to
provide high quality care, education and training. Hendford Lodge Medical
Centre is accredited as a training practice and believes in building for the
future, having a strong track record of training a range of both health
professionals and non-clinical staff.
We offer 27 days annual leave per year (pro rata) and
enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is established to support the Practice Management team in carrying out day-to-day activities and to provide an element of cover or source of advice in the event of their absence.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is established to support the Practice Management team in carrying out day-to-day activities and to provide an element of cover or source of advice in the event of their absence.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent IT skills
- Understanding of basic health and social care terminology
- Ability to cope with multiple demands and work in a past paced, ever changing environment
- Positive attitude, self motivated and ability to motivate others.
- Flexible working attitude
- Ability to adhere to confidentiality at all times
- Integrity and loyalty
- Ability to use initiative and own judgement
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Full and clean UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with the public
- Administrative experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice or healthcare environment
- Experience of clinical systems such as Emis web
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
- Relevant health and safety experience
- Experience producing agendas and minutes for meetings
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Leadership / and or management qualification
- AMSPAR qualification
- Appropriate NVQ III certificate e.g Business Administration, Secretarial Support or equivalent level qualification
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent IT skills
- Understanding of basic health and social care terminology
- Ability to cope with multiple demands and work in a past paced, ever changing environment
- Positive attitude, self motivated and ability to motivate others.
- Flexible working attitude
- Ability to adhere to confidentiality at all times
- Integrity and loyalty
- Ability to use initiative and own judgement
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Full and clean UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with the public
- Administrative experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice or healthcare environment
- Experience of clinical systems such as Emis web
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
- Relevant health and safety experience
- Experience producing agendas and minutes for meetings
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Leadership / and or management qualification
- AMSPAR qualification
- Appropriate NVQ III certificate e.g Business Administration, Secretarial Support or equivalent level qualification
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.
