Personal Assistant

Nhs Professionals

Personal Assistant

£36795

Nhs Professionals, Caldecott, Vale of White Horse

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d4a42f6ff4e6425fb86cf2a2bd53925d

Full Job Description

  • Act as first point of contact for all communications to the Heads of Service and deal with all such communications appropriately, including exchange of sensitive information.

  • Respond to all queries, correspondence and telephone calls coming into the office in a timely and professional manner. Initiate action where possible and report progress as appropriate.

  • Receive and screen all incoming mail, obtaining any relevant background information. On behalf of the Heads of Service prepare/commission draft responses as necessary, identifying appropriate action or referral.

  • Manage incoming emails, ensuring briefings and follow up actions take place and deadlines met.


  • You'll learn the following whilst working at the trust:

    1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS

    2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times

    3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation

  • Substantial experience working as a PA/secretary at Director or senior manager level.

  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  • IT literate, able to use Microsoft Office with excellent keyboard skills.

  • Previous NHS experience (desirable)


  • This role may require you to show evidence of education at Degree level or at least 2 years relevant experience., By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

    Would you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.

    · Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week, · Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements

    · Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more

    · Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us

    · Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours

    Who are NHS Professionals?

    We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.