Job summary Closing Date: 27th April 2025 (this may change dependent on response) Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencin: 20th May 2025 We are seeking a highly motivated, committed and experienced Personal Assistant to provide a comprehensive service to the Senior Leadership Team in Women's Services. The jobholder will be one of two Personal Assistants (PA's) responsible for the effective provision of a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to the team, which includes the General Manager, Director of Midwifery, Head of Midwifery and the Women's Services Clinical Director. You will carry out all secretarial duties as required; organise your own workload and work on your initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding Trust at such an exciting time. For us though, your skills can and will make a real difference to the efficiency of our Leadership Team and the work we do to maintain an effective and efficient service within the Women's, so join us and help to fulfill your own potential too. Main duties of the job Please find a list of the primary duties and areas of responsibilities within the attached Job Description. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 389-25-7104622 Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary Women's and Newborn Unit, Smith Lane Bradford BD9 6DA Job description Job responsibilities Please find a list of the primary duties and areas of responsibilities within the attached Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities Please find a list of the primary duties and areas of responsibilities within the attached Job Description. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous significant secretarial experience Experience in developing and implementing administrative systems, processes and procedures Experience of dealing with people at all levels in a variety of situations, some of which could be sensitive, distressing or emotional Experience to prioritise and manage a diverse workload Desirable Medical secretary Skills Essential Minute taking and transcribing skills Skills commensurate with those expected at RSA III/OCRApplication formE Audio Typing Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at a high level Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Microsoft office packages including Excel and Power-point, internet, email etc Desirable Knowledge of Patient administration system or equivalent Medical terminology Use of electronic systems, diaries, patient records, training. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent RSA III/OCR Typing/Word Processing or equivalent qualification/experience Desirable Medical Secretary Diploma or certificate Advanced secretarial qualifications ECDl/CLAIT/iTQ Other Requirements Essential Ability to work in a confidential environment, to safeguard personal and commercial information relating to patients, staff and services Person Specification Experience Essential Previous significant secretarial experience Experience in developing and implementing administrative systems, processes and procedures Experience of dealing with people at all levels in a variety of situations, some of which could be sensitive, distressing or emotional Experience to prioritise and manage a diverse workload Desirable Medical secretary Skills Essential Minute taking and transcribing skills Skills commensurate with those expected at RSA III/OCRApplication formE Audio Typing Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at a high level Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Microsoft office packages including Excel and Power-point, internet, email etc Desirable Knowledge of Patient administration system or equivalent Medical terminology Use of electronic systems, diaries, patient records, training. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent RSA III/OCR Typing/Word Processing or equivalent qualification/experience Desirable Medical Secretary Diploma or certificate Advanced secretarial qualifications ECDl/CLAIT/iTQ Other Requirements Essential Ability to work in a confidential environment, to safeguard personal and commercial information relating to patients, staff and services 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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Royal Infirmary Women's and Newborn Unit, Smith Lane Bradford BD9 6DA Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)