Personal Assistant

For questions about this job, contact:

John Finnegan
General Manager
john.finnegan1@nhs.net
0113 206 6951

Shortlisting Date: 19th October 2026
Interview Date: Friday 30th October 2026

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and motivated Personal Assistant to join the Chief Nurse CSU at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Working as part of the CSU Central Team, you will provide a comprehensive PA and administrative service to the General Manager, helping to ensure the effective coordination and day-to-day running of the service. The role is based at Trust Headquarters, St James's University Hospital, with a requirement to work across Trust sites and remotely where needed.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills who can manage competing priorities, work independently and build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels. You will support diary and meeting management, prepare agendas and minutes, maintain effective information and administrative systems, coordinate follow-up actions and handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Why you should join our team

The Chief Nurse CSU is a diverse and supportive team working across a range of services that contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. As part of the CSU Central Team, you will work closely with the General Manager and colleagues across the Trust, giving you the opportunity to build strong working relationships and gain experience of a broad range of corporate and operational activities. The role is varied, with the opportunity to work independently while being an integral part of the wider team.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, takes pride in providing a high-quality service and is comfortable managing different priorities. You will join a team that values collaboration, professionalism, flexibility and personal development, where you will be trusted to use your initiative and play an important role in supporting the effective running of the CSU.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience of providing effective administrative and secretarial support.
• Experience of organising and supporting meetings, including preparing agendas, taking complex minutes and tracking actions.
• Strong diary management skills and the ability to coordinate busy schedules.
• Confidence in dealing professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and exercise judgement when dealing with enquiries.
• A professional, flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are....

Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities

People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.