Personal assistant

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Knowsley Building, Harrop House, Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 3BL Trust Location: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Would you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you. About the Trust GMMH head office is based at Prestwich, Manchester and it is easily accessible via both car and public transport. There is onsite parking and additional visitor car parking (fees will apply). It has an onsite restaurant where staff are eligible for a discount. There is also a café where drinks and light snacks are available. What you’ll be responsible for: · Provide a full range of secretarial and administrative duties including audio and copy typing, word processing, generating routine correspondence, taking notes and minutes and photocopying/binding of documents. · Receive a variety of telephone calls using initiative to deal with matters where possible, taking messages and re-directing calls as appropriate. · Receive and record all incoming mail and email transmissions sifting and screening as required. · Organise and maintain diaries, electronic or otherwise. · Maintain a bring forward system for progress chasing outstanding enquiries, comments and actions. Be proactive and forward plan agenda items and supporting papers for regular meetings. You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust: 1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS 2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times 3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation You’ll have the following skills/experience: · Excellent communication skills- both verbal and written · Microsoft office skills- Outlook, Word, and Excel · Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure · Previous NHS experience Previous PA experience Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Minute taking skills and experience Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits: · Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week · Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime · Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts · Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone · Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements · Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more · Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us · Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours Who are NHS Professionals? We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website. Job Types: Temporary contract, Full-time Salary: £12.86 per hour Benefits: Company pension Day range: Monday to Friday Shift: Day shift Application question(s): do you have previous personal assistant experience? Work Location: In person Reference ID: 66234