Senior PA - Clinical

NHS Blood and Transplant; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Personal Assistant to provide vital administrative support to their Clinical Support Team. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of services that directly impact patient care. You will be responsible for managing communications, preparing meeting papers, and coordinating travel arrangements. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in PA roles, particularly at the senior management level, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in healthcare and enjoy a supportive workplace that values professional growth and development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning culture

Thrive program for personal development

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing PA services to senior management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and managing communications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA support to the Clinical Support Team.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and communication with senior personnel.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Research Skills

Minute Taking

Time Management

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

NVQ level 3 in Administration

OCR (RSA) level 2 certificate in text processing

Job description

Senior PA Clinical

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Job Summary

The Senior Personal Assistant will provide comprehensive office and administrative support to the Clinical Support Team in NHSBT. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care by supporting the teams work in blood supply.

The candidate will be responsible for the preparation of papers for meetings, taking minutes, researching the internet for relevant literature and co-ordinating travel, accommodation arrangements, diary co-ordination and communication with senior personnel within NHSBT. The candidate will also be expected to handle enquiries from patients, donors, and medical staff in NHS Trusts.

Main duties of the job

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Providing a comprehensive PA service to the Clinical Support Team.

Acting as a central source of communication between the Clinical Support Team and other Managers in the Directorate and other Directorates and with agencies/contacts external to the organisation.

Ensuring the effective running of the service and the timely prioritisation of all administrative duties.

To act as a communication channel between the manager, department/team, other departments and external agencies

On infrequent occasions you will be required to travel to other NHSBT and external sites, very occasionally requiring overnight stays. Appropriate notice will always be given

About You

Experience and Knowledge

Experienced in running bring forward systems and chasing progress on actions.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience of working as a PA to Senior Management level or above.

Experienced in undertaking research and preparing clear and concise reports, analysis and recommendations from the results.

Experienced in producing meeting agendas and minute taking.

Qualifications And Training

GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.

OCR (RSA) level 2 certificate in text processing or equivalent experience.

NVQ level 3 in Administration or equivalent level qualification.

Experience of working as a PA to Senior Management level or above.

Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What We Offer

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 15th May 2025

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 23rd May 2025 subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact Robert McGuinness, Senior Nurse Practitioner on [e-mail]