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Personal Assistant

Hybrid in Morpeth·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 a year
About £2,000 - £2,160 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Morpeth
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 10 November

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The role

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly efficient and motivated candidate to take up an interim role of Personal Assistant to provide a professional and confidential support to the Crisis CBU. You will work alongside another Personal Assistant and work closely with the CBU's Associate Directors and Clinical Managers. This is a fast paced role. You must be able to provide a high level of efficiency and communication (verbal and written) contributing to effective and responsive smooth running of all aspects of service delivery.

This is a part-time post (covering a maternity leave) to be worked Monday to Friday. Whilst the office base is at St Georges Park Hospital, some hybrid office/home working may be agreed.

Main duties of the job

The postholder must have proven demonstrable experience of formal minute taking, including diary management, organising and coordinating admin support for meetings. You will be able to deliver first class customer service, and thrive in a busy environment. A flexible approach to work and supporting colleagues across the team is essential.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th October 2026

Closing date : 10th November 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent.
RSA 3 Typing/Word Processing.
Audio Typing

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Proven organisational skills
Ability to make judgements involving facts or situations.
Ability to exercise judgements when dealing with requests and queries.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Ability to work within agreed parameters and with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to work as a key member of a team.

Desirable

Willing to undertake necessary additional training.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of full range of secretarial procedures including diary management and arranging and servicing/minuting meetings.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Knowledge or experience in the commissioning of the designated area

Desirable

Knowledge of current legislation including Freedom of Information Act, Copying of Patients Letters, Data Protection Act

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.