University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

PA to Theatre Management

The closing date is 20 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join Rugby Theatre Team as a PA to Theatre Management.

We are seeking a well organised individual to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Theatre Management Team . This varied role requires a flexible , efficient approach with an expectation the duties will include diary management , co ordination and support of meetings . Recording minutes of meetings, typing up reports. Working closely with our Instrument Co Ordinator's and Stores Person to ensure ordering and processing of consumables and supporting with the management of stores and stock takes. To assist in the recording of leave requests and approval and to support with a wide range of admin tasks and communications across the Theatres as required.

Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

  1. You will need to provide a range of secretarial skills including Word-processing, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, electronic diary management and meeting arrangements via outlook, audio transcription and dictation. These skills will need to be demonstrated to the highest professional standard and to include e-mail, photocopying and faxing responsibilities.
  2. To establish and operate effective systems for handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls and mail for the Management Team with the responsibility to ensure that general and specific enquiries are appropriately managed and responded to on the behalf of the management team.
  3. Ensure incoming post is opened, dated and distributed daily; taking appropriate action where necessary, prioritising urgent items for attention and managing an efficient bring forward system to ensure follow up action is taken.
  4. To prepare and submit draft agendas, action logs and minutes as well as other papers, for all meetings arranged by the Management Team.
  5. To organise and attend meetings as delegated by the management team including taking and transcribing minutes and to assist with actioning of decisions including any administrative duties in relation to those meetings. To progress chasing of items and ensure deadlines are met.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-AC-B4-7248493

Job locations

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To ensure any complaints/PALS enquiries or matters of concern are brought to the attention of the Group management team and dealt with appropriately.
  • To collate information and tabulate data, statistics etc. in order to assist the management team, e.g. staff training, records and annual leave absence.
  • Daily management of the Group management teams electronic diary, including the arrangement of meetings, ensuring planning time is diarised, appropriate arrangements for appointments are made and all necessary paperwork bought forward. Diary management to include scheduling of regular meeting.
  • To prioritise and re-organise workload appropriately and as requested.
  • To attend meetings to take minutes, prepare action lists and follow up actions as needed; meetings will include business and government meetings.
  • To assist the management team in reviewing and monitoring of clinical guidelines and patient information leaflets.
  • To act as a gatekeeper for the management team providing a focal point for all enquiries both internal and external ensuring confidentiality and always dealing courteously with all enquirers.
  • To notify senior colleagues, heads of departments etc. as appropriate of absence due to leave or sickness and ensure appropriate cover arrangements are in place as appropriate.
  • Perform a range of administrative duties to ensure the office systems operate effectively. This will include maintenance of equipment in a satisfactory working condition; fault reporting to line manager; maintaining the office in a clean and tidy manner.
  • To take responsibility for ordering and maintaining stocks of office supplies, stationery and equipment.
  • To ensure that your duties and responsibilities are covered during your absence by another member of the administrative team and to assist with supporting cover of your absent colleagues where appropriate.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties as may be required which are within the remit of a Band 4 Clinical Group Personal Assistant.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To ensure any complaints/PALS enquiries or matters of concern are brought to the attention of the Group management team and dealt with appropriately.
  • To collate information and tabulate data, statistics etc. in order to assist the management team, e.g. staff training, records and annual leave absence.
  • Daily management of the Group management teams electronic diary, including the arrangement of meetings, ensuring planning time is diarised, appropriate arrangements for appointments are made and all necessary paperwork bought forward. Diary management to include scheduling of regular meeting.
  • To prioritise and re-organise workload appropriately and as requested.
  • To attend meetings to take minutes, prepare action lists and follow up actions as needed; meetings will include business and government meetings.
  • To assist the management team in reviewing and monitoring of clinical guidelines and patient information leaflets.
  • To act as a gatekeeper for the management team providing a focal point for all enquiries both internal and external ensuring confidentiality and always dealing courteously with all enquirers.
  • To notify senior colleagues, heads of departments etc. as appropriate of absence due to leave or sickness and ensure appropriate cover arrangements are in place as appropriate.
  • Perform a range of administrative duties to ensure the office systems operate effectively. This will include maintenance of equipment in a satisfactory working condition; fault reporting to line manager; maintaining the office in a clean and tidy manner.
  • To take responsibility for ordering and maintaining stocks of office supplies, stationery and equipment.
  • To ensure that your duties and responsibilities are covered during your absence by another member of the administrative team and to assist with supporting cover of your absent colleagues where appropriate.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties as may be required which are within the remit of a Band 4 Clinical Group Personal Assistant.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Desirable

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Skills

Essential

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Desirable

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Manager

Larissa Belgrorve

larissa.belgrove@uhcw.nhs.uk

01788663779

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-AC-B4-7248493

Job locations

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX


Supporting documents

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