Personal Assistant/Human Resources Administrator
St James Medical Practice
King's Lynn, PE30 2FQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.06 to £13.57
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
This supportive role is key to the effective, efficient and responsive management of the Practice. We are seeking a motivated, confident and experienc...
To provide a high standard of administrative support
to the Management and Leadership Team.
Effectively monitor and manage calendars.
Collate relevant information and papers for
meetings. Where required, take minutes and distribute them to the relevant
parties.
Create and maintain practice policies and procedures
for approval by the Management Team and the GP Partners. Support staff access
and adherence through monitoring and reporting tools.
Support managers with the full recruitment,
selection and induction processes for new staff.
Ensure all necessary pre-employment checks and
documentation are in place, including contracts, references, job descriptions
and DBS checks.
Record and monitor absence, advising line managers
on appropriate routes for managing persistent absence and applying absence
procedures.
Support the Management Team with employee relations
matters, including conduct, capability, grievance, redundancy and long-term
absence.
Update and maintain staff personal data and
personnel files, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
Undertake other reasonable tasks appropriate to the
post, as required by the Management Team and GP Partners.
Assist the Management and Leadership Team to remain
compliant with Health and Safety requirements and Care Quality Commission
standards.
1
To provide a high standard of administrative support
to the Management and Leadership Team.
2
Effectively monitor and manage calendars.
3
Collate relevant information and papers for
meetings. Where required, take minutes and distribute them to the relevant
parties.
4
Deal with patient complaints in the first instance,
logging contacts and liaising with the Managerial Team regarding responses.
5
Create and maintain the practice annual meeting
calendar, using Outlook and Microsoft Teams to invite relevant parties as
required.
6
Create and maintain practice policies and procedures
for approval by the Management Team and the GP Partners. Support staff access
and adherence through monitoring and reporting tools.
7
Support managers with the full recruitment,
selection and induction processes for new staff.
8
Ensure all necessary pre-employment checks and
documentation are in place, including contracts, references, job descriptions
and DBS checks.
9
Maintain patient confidentiality and information
governance standards at all times.
10
Work safely in accordance with legislative
requirements and practice policies and procedures.
11
Record and monitor absence, advising line managers
on appropriate routes for managing persistent absence and applying absence
procedures.
12
Assist managers with monitoring probation periods
for all new staff.
13
Ensure all staff receive an annual performance
appraisal. Monitor compliance, assist with, organise and record training, and
encourage continuous improvement throughout the practice.
14
St James Medical Practice is a large GP Practice with over 18,000 patients located in the Historic Market Town of King's Lynn, Norfolk.
We are a large team consisting of GP's, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers, Care Coordinators, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Staff.
We work in a purpose built facility providing 22 clinical rooms with ample car parking and a relaxed, modern environment. We pride ourselves on teamwork and like to stay ahead of the curve by exploring new ways of working and embedding innovation as part of our daily routines.
Experience
Essential: - Experience with Microsoft Packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Powerpoint.
Desirable: - Experience of working in GP Practice
Qualifications
Essential: - GCSE Grade A- C in English and Maths (or equivalent); - Experience of working in a role requiring knowledge of Human Resource processes and procedures.
Desirable: - HR/PA or Administration related qualifications.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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About the employer
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