Main area Surgical Division Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Per ann) Job ref 357-LN-1997-24
Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals Town Base to be agreed Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/03/2025 23:59
Personal Assistant to Surgical Triumvirate
NHS AfC: Band 4
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety – Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.
This is a challenging yet rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
So, what is in it for you?
* Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working.
Types of flexibility could include:
* Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
* Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
* Compressed hours – usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
* Staggered hours – having different start and finish times.
* Set shift patterns – to allow for predictability.
In addition, there is more.
* Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave.
* Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
* Learning & Development: including leadership training and clinical education.
* Financial support and benefits: including Cycle2Work and free on-site parking.
Enjoy a better quality of life in Lincolnshire. Whether you’re taking the first steps in your career or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire welcomes everyone.
Job overview
THIS POST WILL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL JUNE 2025
Following the retirement of the current incumbent, the Division of Surgery is recruiting a Personal Assistant to the Divisional Triumvirate. The Divisional Triumvirate includes the Divisional Clinical Director, Divisional Lead Nurse, and Managing Director.
The Division of Surgery is a high-performing, fast-paced environment. We seek a Personal Assistant who can manage more than diaries and arrange meetings; our personal assistant provides a breadth of business administration and is an active member of the Triumvirate Team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, passionate, and a good communicator. You will often be the communication conduit between the Triumvirate team. You will be expected to act discreetly, using your own judgement and initiative when dealing with information that is private, confidential, or sensitive in nature.
This exciting role covers a variety of duties, including:
* To provide comprehensive, effective, and confidential PA support to the triumvirate for the Surgical Division.
* To provide business administration to ensure the efficient functioning of the Directorate.
* To develop effective working relations within the Trust and with colleagues to ensure clear communication.
* To monitor changing priorities throughout the day and keep the Team updated.
Person specification
Qualifications
* RSA III word processing qualification or equivalent
* Recognised advanced Personal Secretarial qualification
* ECDL
* Ability to write shorthand to a minimum speed of 80 wpm
* Experience of using PAS
Experience
* Experience of working at PA level for a Senior Manager
* Experience of servicing meetings and preparing agendas
* Previous NHS experience
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
* Proven secretarial skills, including typing to a speed of 50 wpm
* Ability to use Microsoft software packages
* Ability to prioritise work effectively
* Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
ULTH recognises that everyone is different and values the unique contributions that individual experiences make in delivering quality healthcare.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community.
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