Personal Assistant

Coordinate strategic work including developing project plans and
systems that support the work, monitoring progress and sending
out reminders to pursue deadlines.
To work independently managing meeting agendas, delivering actions arising from meetings and coordinating actions of others including the preparation and circulation of agendas and taking minutes and room bookings.
To be responsible for managing and maintaining the smooth running of the Director's diaries using independent judgment to prioritise work schedules in accordance with changing priorities and liaising and negotiating with all relevant parties in an efficient and effective manner., An opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant Band 5 within the CNWL All Age Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will provide comprehensive high-level administrative/Personal Assistant support to the Head of Eating Disorder Service, Clinical Director and Clinical Lead., To implement and maintain efficient and workable manual and
electronic systems and databases, including bring forward electronic
filing systems, ensuring files and records are stored and retrieved
appropriately.
To ensure that information and documentation is readily available for
meetings and discussions and bring forwards are provided in a timely
fashion, with full briefing.
To prepare reports, agendas, minutes, statistics and other similar
documents using typing skills and a variety of software packages.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

An opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant Band 5 within the CNWL All Age Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will provide comprehensive high-level administrative/Personal Assistant support to the Head of Eating Disorder Service, Clinical Director and Clinical Lead.
The post holder will be required to work in a busy and demanding environment and should be able to work without direct supervision and to exercise initiative. The ability to multi-task is also essential.
This is a varied and challenging post, suited to an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively, strong organisational skills, ability to adapt and take on new learning. In addition, the post holder must possess a high level of IT and literacy skills.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.