Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an experienced Personal Assistant to join the Trust, supporting the Orthopaedic Leadership Team, consisting of Deputy Director of Operations, Medical Director, Clinical Director and Deputy Director of Nursing
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and professional PA who has excellent organisational and communication skills. The post holder will need to well under pressure and have a pragmatic and proactive approach to working.
Previous experience working in the NHS would be an advantage but is not essential.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
The Personal Assistant will provide comprehensive personal assistance/secretarial, operational and organizational support to the Orthopaedic Leadership Team, consisting of Deputy Director of Operations, Medical Director, General Managers and ensure the efficient operation of their portfolios.
You will develop excellent relationships both internally and externally and will frequently be the first point of contact for key stakeholders and patients.
You will have exemplary communication skills to ensure that a positive impression of the Trust is maintained at all times.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- Provide full PA support to the Orthopaedic Division, managing their diaries to ensure that the right focus is placed on priorities, proactively working with the Surgical Divisional Team in meeting all deadlines and actions from meetings
- Manage and prioritise all incoming and outgoing correspondence initiating responses and drafting where appropriate and at all times demonstrating a high level of accuracy, discretion and confidentiality while ensuring responses to deadlines are met
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- Provide full PA support to the Orthopaedic Division, managing their diaries to ensure that the right focus is placed on priorities, proactively working with the Surgical Divisional Team in meeting all deadlines and actions from meetings
- Manage and prioritise all incoming and outgoing correspondence initiating responses and drafting where appropriate and at all times demonstrating a high level of accuracy, discretion and confidentiality while ensuring responses to deadlines are met
Person Specification
Qalifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- PA / Secretarial qualifications or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experienced PA at director or senior management level.
- Excellent organisational skills and diary management
- Takes initiative and uses own judgement in anticipating and dealing with queries and prioritise accordingly
Person Specification
Qalifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- PA / Secretarial qualifications or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experienced PA at director or senior management level.
- Excellent organisational skills and diary management
- Takes initiative and uses own judgement in anticipating and dealing with queries and prioritise accordingly
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
