Specialist Palliative Care Team Personal Assistant

The post holder is responsible for the provision of an efficient personal assistant service to the divisional leadership team. He/she will be flexible in their approach to their needs and will be able to work with minimal supervision using their own initiative. The post holder must ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times. To provide administrative support to the Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care team, consultants and other clinicians to deliver high quality service to our patients and their loved ones. Supporting wards and other departments across the trust working with the end of life and palliative care service with administrative tasks to deliver high quality care. To support the day to day administration needs of the team with printing, filing, answering calls and email enquiries, booking meetings and managing the diaries of the team. To efficiently and accurately record data and turn this data into monthly, mid-year and annual reports. Previous applicants need not apply.

Job description

Job overview

The post holder is responsible for the provision of an efficient personal assistant service to the divisional leadership team. He/she will be flexible in their approach to their needs and will be able to work with minimal supervision using their own initiative. The post holder must ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To provide administrative support to the Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care team, consultants and other clinicians to deliver high quality service to our patients and their loved ones. Supporting wards and other departments across the trust working with the end of life and palliative care service with administrative tasks to deliver high quality care.

To support the day to day administration needs of the team with printing, filing, answering calls and email enquiries, booking meetings and managing the diaries of the team.

To efficiently and accurately record data and turn this data into monthly, mid-year and annual reports.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a personal assistant at a senior level
• Experience of working as a team member
• Proven experience of prioritising work and meeting deadlines

About the employer

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.