Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Divisional Personal Assistant

The closing date is 21 April 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity here at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust for you to join us our divisional PA .

You will be required to provide a comprehensive, effective and efficient Personal Assistant service to the Deputy Director of Operations,Deputy Director of Nursing,Associate Director of NursingandClinical Director.

If you feel you have the qualities we are looking for please apply without delay we look forward to receiving your application!

No Visa sponsorship is available for this role

Main duties of the job

Working as our Divisional PA you will be the key point of contact for the divisional leadership team.

Undertake a wide range of tasks including inbox and diary management, complete and distribute invitations, agenda's and meeting minutes on behalf of the leadership team.

Compile governance reports ensuring that actions are being addressed by the appropriate person.

You will be expected to exercise initiative, prioritising conflicting work demands, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with a wide range of internal and external colleagues, exercising tact and diplomacy.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BR-9985

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Divisional PA role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Divisional PA role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree or NVQ Level 4.

Desirable

Pitman or RSA typing up to Level III or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrable secretarial experience working at director level
Experience of taking minutes at formal meetings.
Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

Previous NHS experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree or NVQ Level 4.

Desirable

Pitman or RSA typing up to Level III or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrable secretarial experience working at director level
Experience of taking minutes at formal meetings.
Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

Previous NHS experience.

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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