Divisional Personal Assistant | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Blackburn is seeking a Divisional PA to join the Management Team in the division of Surgery and Anaesthetics. The position requires strong organizational skills, minute taking experience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Flexibility and confidentiality are crucial as the role involves handling sensitive information. This is a fixed-term cover role for 12 months, closing on Wednesday 6 Aug 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PA is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Surgery is beneficial.
• Ability to manage competing demands daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial service.
• Filter and prioritize communications for managers.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Minute taking

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Divisional PA to join the Management Team in the division of Surgery and Anaesthetics. We are looking for fixed term cover for 12 months.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has the ability to work independently and also as part of the wider team.

Experience as a PA would be advantageous given the demands of the role and a knowledge of Surgery would be beneficial. Minute taking experience is essential as is the ability to multitask. You will need to be organised with the ability to manage competing demands on a daily basis.

The role involves a wide range of administrative tasks, taking personal responsibility and initiative for assigned projects as required and providing a comprehensive secretarial service.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

You are expected to understand the role and objectives of the Directorate and Divisional Managers and assist them by filtering and prioritising telephone calls, e-mails, correspondence, and requests for meetings, etc., to ensure they are able to focus on strategic key issues.

The role involves handling highly contentious and very sensitive confidential information of a personal and political nature. The post holder is expected to work flexibly to support other Managers and Clinical Directors as required, in the absence of their PA.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Aug 2025