Assistant PA (APA) – Assistant Personal Assistant Position
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.
Key Information
* 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 applying.
* 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.
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. You will be part of a friendly, motivated, and supportive admin team and will be supported to learn all the required skills to provide a comprehensive, quality and confidential secretarial and administration service to clinical teams.
Qualifications & 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.
* Highly motivated, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Flexible, willing to learn and an excellent communicator.
* Ideally has some administration or clerical experience, good IT skills and can audio type.
About Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mid Cheshire Hospitals (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, and was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5 000 staff, provide around 540 beds, with a range of services including accident & emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children’s health. The Trust is also part of the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a local health partnership that delivers community services for South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the COVID‑19 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 by supporting the correct use of PPE. The 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to patients, and the Trust was recognised nationally for workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that, in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also look after our colleagues.
Benefits
* 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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