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Senior PA to Divisional Director & Clinical Chair

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You need experience as a Senior PA/Office Manager, strong organizational skills, ability to manage teams, and proficiency in preparing reports and presentations.
  • You will manage diaries and correspondence, prepare presentations and reports, oversee the administrative team, and lead divisional administrative projects.

Requirements

  • experienced, enthusiastic Senior Personal Assistant and Office Manager to support the Divisional Director and Clinical Chair
  • lead and develop the functions of the Divisional management office
  • providing proactive and responsive professional support to both the Divisional Director and Clinical Chair with their strategic and operational functions
  • provide a full Senior Personal Assistant service
  • managing diaries and correspondence
  • include the preparation and distribution of presentations, reports and following up a wide range of issues arising from correspondence and meetings
  • provide day to day management and supervision of the divisional management administrative team
  • lead on appropriate divisional administrative projects

Responsibilities

  • To provide a full Senior Personal Assistant service, managing diaries and correspondence, include the preparation and distribution of presentations, reports and following up a wide range of issues arising from correspondence and meetings.
  • The Personal Assistant / Office Manager will provide day to day management and supervision of the divisional management administrative team.
  • The post-holder will lead on appropriate divisional administrative projects.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Personal Assistant/Divisional Office Manager?

The main responsibilities include providing proactive and responsive professional support to the Divisional Director and Clinical Chair, managing diaries and correspondence, preparing and distributing presentations and reports, supervising the divisional management administrative team, and leading on divisional administrative projects.

What qualifications or experience is required for this role?

The role requires an experienced and enthusiastic individual, likely with prior experience as a Personal Assistant and Office Manager, particularly in a healthcare or similar environment.

Is there any opportunity for professional development in this position?

Yes, the position may offer opportunities for professional development through involvement in various divisional projects and initiatives, as well as supportive training and development in line with UHBW's commitment to its staff.

Who does the Senior Personal Assistant report to?

The Senior Personal Assistant reports directly to the Divisional Director and Clinical Chair.

What is the work environment like at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust?

UHBW is known for its forward-thinking approach, multi-award-winning status, and a supportive environment for staff to deliver excellent care, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare across a diverse population.

How can I contact someone for more information about the role?

You can contact Megan O'Brien, the Assistant General Manager, via email at megan.o'brien@uhbw.nhs.uk for any informal discussions or to arrange visits regarding the role.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours may vary but are typically in line with standard full-time hours. Specific details can be confirmed upon discussion with the hiring manager.

Does UHBW offer any benefits to employees?

Yes, UHBW offers various employee benefits, including support for work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and contributions to NHS pension schemes.

Is this position open to candidates from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, UHBW is an equal opportunities employer and actively works towards a diverse workforce that represents the local population at all levels.

What is the expected start date for this position?

The expected start date will be communicated during the interview process or upon negotiation with the successful candidate.

UHBW NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and thriving group of hospitals in the heart of Bristol and Weston.

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Mission & Purpose

We are University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). One of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. The Trust has many and varied career opportunities for you to choose from. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. With strong links to the University of Bristol and University of West of England we are the major medical research and training centre in the region, using findings to continually improve our patient care and attracting the highest caliber clinical staff from across the UK. Follow our page and become part of our story.