Personal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and well-motivated individual with extensive administrative and secretarial experience, to provide Personal assistance (PA) support to the Pathology Service Director.

The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Pathology Services Director

Previous applicants need not apply

  • Provide PA support to the Pathology Director
  • Under the direction of the Pathology Director and working as part of a team to provide full and effective administrative support and assistance within the Pathology Department in accordance with Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Strong administrative experience including minute taking, audio typing, word processing, experience of using databases/spreadsheets along with the ability to organise meetings and prioritise workload is essential.
  • Able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative, independent judgement and decision making in response to the duties described below
  • This is an interesting and varied role, which requires good communication skills as you will liaise with a variety of professionals within the Health Service.
This is an exciting time to join the team.

You will be working for the largest Trust in the SW Region providing medical, surgical and maternity care for a population of approximately half a million people in the North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset areas.

In May 2014 the Trust relocated the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe offering exemplary care in a beautiful and purpose built environment, designed with the patients privacy and dignity in mind.


There has been significant investment and redevelopment of Pathology services with the building of new state of the art laboratories located in the Science Quarter at Southmead Hospital and the creation of Severn Pathology.

The laboratory facilities accommodate all pathology disciplines including the Blood Sciences, Bristol Genetics Laboratory, a single Bristol Cellular Pathology Service and a combined Microbiology and Health Protection Agency service within one facility.

Severn Pathology's aim is to provide a best in class, high quality, innovative, value for money pathology service that serves the needs of the healthcare market in the South West region and beyond.

North Bristol NHS Trust is located within one of the most vibrant cities in the UK. Bristol is famous for its year-round festivals, award-winning cycle tracks, exceptional gastronomy, stunning cityscapes and awe-inspiring street art.

  • The postholder will be required to communicate with all grades of staff within pathology and healthcare professionals across the Trust, patients, visitors and other service users.
  • Provide a full secretarial and administration service to the Director of Pathology.
  • To maintain and coordinate the diary of the Director of Pathology, taking action as agreed and where necessary in their absence.
  • To collect, assemble and act upon information as required, knowing when to refer to the Director of Pathology, as necessary.
  • Coordinate confidential and complex information on staff issues and confidential business concerning Pathology.
  • Receive and act on telephone enquires confirming that complex messages are understood by relevant individuals and influencing them to ensure appropriate actions are undertaken.
  • To process reports, letters and other documentation using appropriate word processing systems and audio typing, so that these are produced clearly and to a professional standard. This may include the composition of letters and preparation of responses for the Director of Pathology.
  • Maintain and update relevant databases and accounts for the Director of Pathology to include invoicing for Category II work, private patient work and clinical studies. Analysis of requesting trends to identify marketing opportunities, areas of business risk required.
  • To provide and maintain an efficient paper and online filing and reference systems ensuring these are updated on an ongoing basis.
  • Use own judgement to ensure that all correspondence is appropriately dealt with and that all record keeping and office procedures are maintained at the highest level.
  • To liaise closely with the administrative staff in the various Pathology departments to ensure that good, proactive communication channels are maintained.
  • To attend meetings as requested and appropriate, providing feedback as required.
  • Take and transcribe formal minutes, circulating to attendees and other nonattendees as appropriate.
  • Organise, and where necessary, attend other senior management meetings and provide full administrative support (such as: producing minutes, preparing drafts, circulating and producing supporting papers and taking action as appropriate on issues arising from the meetings).
  • To undertake specific, but supported project work within the Services, as agreed and ap


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