We have an excellent opportunities for Assistant Personal Assistants (APA's) to become a key member of our Medical Support Teams based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. These teams provide vital support to Consultants, Nurse Specialists, and other clinical professionals, ensuring the smooth running of patient care services., As an Assistant PA (APA), you will be expected to organise your own workload in accordance with the tasks set by the PA to ensure that an efficient service is provided at all times and provide support to other colleagues in the administration team.
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Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up to date and job specific information. The salary threshold for sponsorship is £25,000 for Health and Care Visas and £41,700 (with limited exceptions) for Skilled Worker visas. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules.
Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.
We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.
Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
* All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
* Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
* Appointments are subject to a 6‑month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3‑month probationary period.
* You are required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one, and we encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
* We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
* Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions
Key Attributes
* A motivated and flexible individual with a passion for organisation.
* Someone who can work independently and take initiative.
* Excellent communication and time‑management skills.
What you'll do
As an APA, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our medical teams, helping to coordinate diaries, manage correspondence, and keep everything running efficiently behind the scenes.
* Be part of a friendly, motivated, and supportive admin team.
* The post holders will be supported to learn all the required skills to be able to provide a comprehensive, quality and confidential secretarial/administration.
Applicants should be highly motivated and able to demonstrate working on their own initiative but also as part of a team. You will need to be flexible with a willingness to learn and excellent communication skills when liaising with multi‑disciplinary professionals.
Ideally you will have some NHS experience, possess good IT skills and excellent audio typing.
Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Mid Cheshire Hospitals is entering a new era with the development of our state‑of‑the‑art hospital facilities, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us on this journey., Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff. An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
* Contribute to the success of a Trust that is investing in its future with modern facilities and innovative healthcare services.
* Enjoy NHS benefits, including:
o Generous annual leave
o NHS Pension Scheme
o Flexible working options
o Career development and training opportunities
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference and be part of an exciting future, we'd love to hear from you!
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