Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Corporate Executive Assistant

The closing date is 04 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly efficient and motivated team player to take up the position of Executive Assistant providing professional, confidential support to the Executive Director of Nursing and Therapies, ensuring a high level of efficiently and communication, contributing to the smooth running of all aspects of service delivery. Working in a fast-paced environment you must have the ability to work under pressure, have a flexible approach to working and the ability to manage conflicting demands.

The postholder for this position is expected to demonstrate exemplary minute-taking abilities, exceptional written and verbal communication, and a keen eye for administrative detail. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are fundamental, as is the capacity to provide confidential and sensitive support. Coordination of meetings and events including venue arrangements, catering, briefing materials, minutes, and prompt follow-up on actions remains central to this vital function

Main duties of the job

To support the smooth running of the Trust Board and formal sub-committees through provision of professional, timely, effective and efficient committee service and administrative support to the Trust Executive Directors.

To be responsible for the overall administration of a number of Trust wide Corporate meetings and supporting constitutional committees including co-ordination of yearly plan of meetings, booking venues, preparation of agenda/supporting papers, taking minutes and taking relevant follow up action.

The post holder will play a key role in communication between the Trust BoardMembers and Executive Directors including other Directors and senior managers ofthe Trust.

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.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SS25-064-MG

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 21st August 2025

Closing date : 4th September 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 21st August 2025

Closing date : 4th September 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Recognised secretarial qualification or have an equivalent portfolio of experience.
  • NVQ Level 4 or have an equivalent portfolio of experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Degree level knowledge or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive secretarial experience at Executive Director level.

Desirable

  • Experience in NHS environment

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent minute taking skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Ability to plan a complex workload

Role/Team specific requirements

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.
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Recognised secretarial qualification or have an equivalent portfolio of experience.
  • NVQ Level 4 or have an equivalent portfolio of experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Degree level knowledge or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive secretarial experience at Executive Director level.

Desirable

  • Experience in NHS environment

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent minute taking skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Ability to plan a complex workload

Role/Team specific requirements

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Corporate Governance Manager

Kirsty Allan

kirsty.allan@cntw.nhs.uk

07790804053

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SS25-064-MG

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


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