Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role. This vacancy is open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Integrated Care System, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT, South Central Ambulance Service, or Hampshire Hospitals FT. Main duties of the job Fantastic PA opportunity within a friendly, busy team working 50/50 between office (Southampton Hospital Tremona Rd site) and home. This is an interesting and varied role offering the opportunity to work with a broad range of stakeholders, whilst supporting the HR leadership team. About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary Depending on experience £26,530 - £29,114 pa or pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 188-THQ2240924-A Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities Youll be involved in everything from juggling diary commitments to taking minutes, organising meetings to collating reports, preparing agendas and meeting packs to organising travel; and making the odd cuppa for guests This is a busy role where the ability to prioritise and plan your time effectively is essential. Youll have exposure to confidential information so it is important that you are sensitive to this. You'll ideally have done some PA work before, be organised and practical, a real team player and someone who thrives on multitasking. This role has come up through an internal promotion of our current PA; we're very happy to support personal development and offer opportunities for broader exposure within the hospital. We are offering 30 hours per week which can be split over 4 or 5 days. Job description Job responsibilities Youll be involved in everything from juggling diary commitments to taking minutes, organising meetings to collating reports, preparing agendas and meeting packs to organising travel; and making the odd cuppa for guests This is a busy role where the ability to prioritise and plan your time effectively is essential. Youll have exposure to confidential information so it is important that you are sensitive to this. You'll ideally have done some PA work before, be organised and practical, a real team player and someone who thrives on multitasking. This role has come up through an internal promotion of our current PA; we're very happy to support personal development and offer opportunities for broader exposure within the hospital. We are offering 30 hours per week which can be split over 4 or 5 days. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of secondary education with English skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard NVQ level 4 in business admin or equivalent level of experience Knowledge and experience Essential Experience working as a Personal Assistant or in business administration Working as part of a team and independently Desirable Experience within an Acute Trust or other healthcare sector Previous experience of working in an extremely busy environment Budget holding experience Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of secondary education with English skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard NVQ level 4 in business admin or equivalent level of experience Knowledge and experience Essential Experience working as a Personal Assistant or in business administration Working as part of a team and independently Desirable Experience within an Acute Trust or other healthcare sector Previous experience of working in an extremely busy environment Budget holding experience Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)