Personal Assistant to Surgery Division

Job summary

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Are you an experienced and highly organised administrator looking for a rewarding role where your contribution truly makes a difference? We are seeking a proactive and efficient Personal Assistant to the Surgery Divisional Management Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting senior divisional leaders and ensuring the smooth, effective delivery of services across our Division.

Main duties of the job

As the Division's central point of contact, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Divisional Director of Nursing, Director of Operations, and Medical Director. You will help the DMT fulfil its responsibilities by coordinating communication, maintaining effective administrative systems, and supporting divisional objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the DMT.
• Acting as a key communication link between the DMT and wider Divisional Teams.
• Maintaining effective systems to support divisional management.
• Managing senior leaders' diaries using Outlook.
• Preparing agendas, meeting packs, and accurate minutes for divisional and Trust-wide meetings.
• Tracking decisions, maintaining action logs, and following up outstanding actions.
• Communicating professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including medical and non-medical professionals.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, efficient, and experienced in senior-level administrative support.
• Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• An effective communicator who maintains professionalism at all times.
• Discreet and able to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experienced in minute-taking, action tracking, and preparing meeting documentation.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

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