PA to Medicine Centre Managers & Operational Managers

We are looking for an experienced PA to join our friendly Senior Leadership Management Team in Medicine.
The post holder will provide a professional, comprehensive and confidential administrative and secretarial service for the Centre Managers and Operational Managers. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential along with excellent organisational, communication skills and advanced Microsoft Office skills including Microsoft teams. You will need to be resilient, flexible and informative as well as having a positive 'can do' attitude.
You will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Training is available to support any development needs.
The role will vary day to day., + Acts as a first point of contact for the Centre Managers/Operational Managers, dealing with staff of all levels inside and outside the Trust.
+ Diary management including resolution of conflicting diary appointments.
+ Prioritisation and delegation of incoming mail and telephone calls.
+ Organisation of meetings, conferences, presentations, workshops and training events, including arranging external speakers, booking venues and all associated administration.
+ Organisation of patient, carer or public meetings on behalf of the Centre Managers/Operational Managers.
+ Minute taking, action plans and transcription of formal meetings including Medical Governance and Speciality Management Meetings on behalf of the Centre Managers/Operational Managers.
+ Creation of databases and/or spreadsheets which will then be kept up to date with the relevant information by the PA.
+ Preparation, typing and distribution of correspondence, reports and ad hoc papers to support the work of the Centre Managers/Operational Managers and Clinical Centre.
+ Implementation of relevant office policies and procedures, suggesting changes as appropriate.
+ Management of office systems, including a Bring Forward system for meeting papers and pending items.
+ Responsibility for maintaining storage and retrieval systems (paper or electronic) on behalf of the Centre Managers and Operational Managers or for other Centre requirements.
+ To work as a team and provide cover for other Care Group Personal Assistants when required.

Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
The post will support the senior leadership managerial team working across the following specialities;
+ Nephrology
+ Dermatology
+ Respiratory
+ Cardiology
+ Diabetes and Endocrinology
+ Care of the Elderly
+ Stroke
+ General Internal Medicine
+ Frailty
+ Neurology
+ Orthotics

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.