Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Executive Assistant

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Job summary

This exciting role has arisen with the Private Patient division of Moorfields Eye Hospital. This is a stand alone EA role but the right candidate will very much part of the senior leadership team (SLT) and involved in the decision making processes.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being an operational EA and will be proactive to ensure delivery of divisional projects. As well as assisting the Director to deliver excellent patient care, you will be self driven and have the confidence to manage your own work load. You will be a natural problem solver with a curious mind.

Main duties of the job

Present a positive image of the Trust whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality are essential facets of the role.

This is a pressured role and you will need to be able to work closely with senior leaders effectively, to short deadlines, dealing with emerging and rapidly changing high profile situations regularly.

The postholder will be expected to appropriately manage confidential, complex and sensitive information concerning staff and the Trust as a whole, exercising discretion and upholding high professionalism and ethical standards at all times. The postholder will be a key member of the SLT and will undertake corporate tasks and responsibilities in accordance with the grade and nature of the post. This will include full meeting facilitation of Board meetings of the business, as a support function including tracking of key objectives and specific project work. Moorfields Private West End Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Moorfields Eye Hospital.

The role will encompass a wide array of responsibilities from supporting financial planning and budgeting to overseeing operational efficiency aiming to ensure seamless delivery of service. Collaborating with department heads and implementing strategic initiatives are an integral part of the role to optimising private patient care and enhancing the overall experience.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

  • Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
  • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Free 24/7 independent counselling service
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Easy and quick transport links
  • A range of attractive benefits and discounts
  • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
  • Free Pilates classes
  • Full support and training to develop your skills
  • Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Details

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-4488

Job locations

Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre

9-11 Bath Street

London

EC1V 9LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide full EA support to the Director or Private Care including full inbox management
  • Support and help deliver projects
  • Diary management for the Head of Operations, Head of Nursing and Clinical Lead.
  • Organise events
  • High-level meeting admin/management
  • Maintenance of practising privileges documentation for consultant

See full job description attached for comprehensive list.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide full EA support to the Director or Private Care including full inbox management
  • Support and help deliver projects
  • Diary management for the Head of Operations, Head of Nursing and Clinical Lead.
  • Organise events
  • High-level meeting admin/management
  • Maintenance of practising privileges documentation for consultant

See full job description attached for comprehensive list.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of the full range of administrative processes through training and relevant experience to degree level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working in a fast-paced office environment where prioritising workload was an essential part of your daily routine
  • Previous experience or knowledge of project manager framework/principles
  • Experience of minute taking within exec c-suite/board level
  • Experience handling confidential information
  • Experience of analysing and disseminating information.
  • Minimum 2 years Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS and/or Private healthcare experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workloads and resolve conflicting priorities
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of the full range of administrative processes through training and relevant experience to degree level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working in a fast-paced office environment where prioritising workload was an essential part of your daily routine
  • Previous experience or knowledge of project manager framework/principles
  • Experience of minute taking within exec c-suite/board level
  • Experience handling confidential information
  • Experience of analysing and disseminating information.
  • Minimum 2 years Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS and/or Private healthcare experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workloads and resolve conflicting priorities

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre

9-11 Bath Street

London

EC1V 9LF


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre

9-11 Bath Street

London

EC1V 9LF


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Assistant

Jennie Phillips

jennie.phillips1@nhs.net

07957432786

Details

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-4488

Job locations

Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre

9-11 Bath Street

London

EC1V 9LF


Supporting documents

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