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PA to Deputy Chief Nurse, Chief AHP & Deputy Director of Therapies

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Wolverhampton, WV1 1SHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

29 October 2026

9 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and professional Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative andsecretarial s...

The post holder will provide high-quality administrative and Personal Assistant support, ensuring work isprioritised effectively and urgent matters are handled appropriately. Key duties will include diary management, preparing and organising meetings,taking and transcribing minutes, producing correspondence, reports and presentations, maintaining effective administration systems, managinginformation with discretion and confidentiality, and liaising professionally with internal and external colleagues. The role will also support wider teamprocesses, including Eroster administration, recruitment support, ordering supplies, maintaining records and providing cross-cover where requiredto ensure the smooth running of the service.

The post holder will provide confidential and proactive Personal Assistant support, including diary and correspondence management, organising meetings, preparing papers and minutes, maintaining records and administrative systems, and liaising with internal and external colleagues. The role will also support wider team processes, including e-Rostering, recruitment, ordering supplies and providing cover as required.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, autism andcommunity healthcare services across the Black Country. We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality andcompassionate care, working together with patients, carers, colleagues and partners to help people live healthier,happier lives. As part of our team, you will be supported to work in line with our Trust values, contribute tocontinuous improvement and play an important role in helping our services run effectively for the communities weserve

Application and Interview

Essential

  • 1.Qualifications: GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent, together with an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, an equivalent administrative qualification or relevant equivalent experience
  • 2.PA and administrative experience: Recent experience of providing comprehensive Personal Assistant or senior administrative support to a senior manager or director within a complex organisation
  • 3.Diary, meeting and minute-taking experience: Demonstrable experience of managing complex diaries, organising meetings, preparing and circulating papers, taking and producing accurate formal minutes, identifying decisions and actions, and maintaining action logs.
  • 4.Communication and document production: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce accurate correspondence, reports, presentations and spreadsheets to a high standard.
  • 5.Organisation and judgement: Demonstrable ability to prioritise competing demands, meet tight deadlines, use initiative and exercise sound judgement when handling urgent or sensitive matters.and maintaining accurate records
  • 6.IT and information handling: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, with the ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.

Desirable

  • 1.Experience of working within the NHS or a healthcare setting
  • 2.Corporate nursing or clinical-service support: Experience of supporting a corporate nursing function, clinical service or multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • 3.Additional administrative development: Relevant continuing professional development, such as formal training in minute taking, shorthand, medical terminology, records management or advanced Microsoft Office applications.
  • 4.Corporate systems: Experience of using electronic rostering, recruitment, procurement, finance or other corporate business systems.
  • 5.Recruitment and onboarding: Experience of supporting recruitment processes and coordinating pre-employment or new-starter arrangements.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

BCH
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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