We are looking for an innovative and confident individual to join us as a Personal Assistant (PA) within the executive team.
Whilst you primarily would support the Deputy Chief Nurse Officer (DCNO) there may be a requirement for you to work flexibly amongst the executive team and senior deputies to support administrative duties in line with service requirements.
We are looking for experienced individual who is able to manage a fast pace and varied workload.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity please don't hesitate to phone us.
Provide an effective and professional service to enable the DCNO and their teams to work efficiently.
Undertake effective diary management, prioritising diary commitments on behalf of the DCNO on a daily basis. Manage incoming correspondence and e-mails, including that of a confidential and sensitive nature, exercising independent judgement in order to initiate appropriate action
Organise regular committees and group meetings. Manage agendas and papers for meetings and take accurate minutes as required
Communicate and liaise effectively with external agencies, visitors and the local disciplines as directed and required on a range of complex and sensitive topics
Display tact, diplomacy and confidentiality at all times, using initiative, persuasion and negotiation when necessary
Communicate verbally and or in writing to produce confidential and sensitive correspondence
Manage incoming telephone calls and enquiries and ensure appropriate action is taken
Ensure effective communication links are set up and maintained with other Personal Assistants and senior secretaries as appropriate. To be able to explore effective systems to aid smooth running and organisation of meetings
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care.
We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, We are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
Diary Management
Organising meetings, distributing agendas and taking minutes
To organise the DCNO emails in a professional and discreet manner
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications, especially running an outlook calender
Understand and maintain a high standard of confidentiality adhering to the Trust Data Protection policy at all times
Provide occasional support to other senior managers on request of DCNO
To support with any ad hoc requests from DCNO
To monitor and maintain IT based information systems
To support with audit and accurately record for quality assurance
There are no direct budgetary responsibilities attached to this post.
Act as point of contact for DCNO