Personal Assistant

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated secretary to support the Oncology CSU management team at St James University Hospital in Leeds. The role focuses on managing multiple diaries, arranging meetings and providing a high level of administrative support in a fast-paced, resilient environment.

You will work under the Office Manager and contribute to a cohesive team, ensuring professional service delivery and effective handling of confidential information across levels of

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear, confidential communication with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Oncology CSU management team.
• Manage multiple diaries and meetings from the base in the Bexley Wing, St James University Hospital.
• Support senior leaders and provide cover for colleagues during absences.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Judgement in enquiries

Typing/IT qualification

Confidentiality handling

Teamwork

Job description

Do you want to be part of a forward thinking business administrative support team?Do you want to be responsible for managing multiple diaries and meetings?If so, this role is for you.

Main duties of the job

Based in Bexley Wing at St James University Hospital, we are seeking a motivated, reliable and trustworthy secretary to provide a high level of administrative support to the CSU management structure within Oncology.You will need to be highly organised, able to adapt to change and to be resilient in the face of many conflicting demands.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name John Cousins

Position Office Manager

Phone number 01132068636

Shortlisting Date: 10th November 2026

Interview Date: 19th November 2026

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Why you should join our Team

Under the guide of the office manager, we are a small close knit team providing a comprehensive administrative and support function to the Oncology CSU management team. This will involve arranging meetings and supporting senior leaders within the CSU.

Providing cover for colleagues during periods of absence you will provide a sustainable level of support for all within the management team.

You will be able to contribute towards a positive team environment, working together with colleagues to support the service and to deliver a professional service.

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Prioritise own workload and the ability to adapt to ever changing and challenging circumstances
• Able to effectively manage a variety of tasks with possibly competing deadlines.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to exchange confidential, sensitive or contentious information clearly and effectively at all levels.
• An ability to exercise judgement when dealing with enquiries to evaluate the situation and resolve problems within their remit, escalating issues appropriately.
• Appropriate typing/IT qualification or equivalent.
• To support and sustain the departments practice with efficient administrative protocols, processes and procedures, in line with service needs.
• The post holder should be aware of the Trusts Policies and Procedures including Recruitment and Selection; Conduct and Discipline; Annual Leave; Confidentiality.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.