Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further detailed information and expectations of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. GCSE in English Literature, English Language and mathematics Grade C or above
Desirable criteria
2. Formal typing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Relevant experience as a personal assistant/secretary to a senior manager. Secretarial Experience
4. Extensive use of IT packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
5. Experience of organising and servicing meetings, including the taking of, and writing up of formal minutes.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Excellent organisation and planning skills.
Desirable criteria
8. Previous experience within the NHS in an operational environment
Technical Skills
Essential criteria
9. Proficient with the use of electronic meeting software such as Microsoft Teams.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. Sound knowledge of confidentiality in accordance with data protection.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
11. Able to appropriately prioritise workload and deal with frequent interruptions in a busy, often pressured environment.
12. Ability to build relationships with work colleagues and demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
13. Always displays a high standard of personal integrity and confidentiality.
14. Able to appropriately handle particularly sensitive or confidential business information.
15. Diplomatic and approachable.