Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a highly efficient and motivated candidate to take up an additional position of Personal Assistant to provide a professional and confidential support to the Community Care Group - North. You will work alongside other Personal Assistants and work closely with the Group Director, Subject Experts and other members of the Care Group as well as acting as an initial key point of contact.
This is a very busy and fast paced role. You must be able to provide a high level of efficiency and communication (verbal and written) contributing to effective and responsive smooth running of all aspects of service delivery.
This is a full time post (37.5 hours) to be worked Monday to Friday. Whilst the office base is at St Nicholas Hospital, some hybrid office/home working may be agreed.
Main duties of the job
The postholder must have proven demonstrable experience of formal minute taking, including convening and coordinating administrative support for meetings and training events. You will be able to deliver first class customer service, and thrive in a busy environment. A flexible approach to work and supporting colleagues across the team is essential.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th August 2025
Closing date : 5th September 2025
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th August 2025
Closing date : 5th September 2025
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent.
- RSA 3 Typing/Word Processing.
- Audio Typing
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven organisational skills
- Ability to make judgements involving facts or situations.
- Ability to exercise judgements when dealing with requests and queries.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work within agreed parameters and with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work as a key member of a team.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake necessary additional training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of full range of secretarial procedures including diary management and arranging and servicing/minuting meetings.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Knowledge or experience in the commissioning of the designated area
Desirable
- Knowledge of current legislation including Freedom of Information Act, Copying of Patients Letters, Data Protection Act
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent.
- RSA 3 Typing/Word Processing.
- Audio Typing
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven organisational skills
- Ability to make judgements involving facts or situations.
- Ability to exercise judgements when dealing with requests and queries.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work within agreed parameters and with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work as a key member of a team.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake necessary additional training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of full range of secretarial procedures including diary management and arranging and servicing/minuting meetings.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Knowledge or experience in the commissioning of the designated area
Desirable
- Knowledge of current legislation including Freedom of Information Act, Copying of Patients Letters, Data Protection Act
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.
