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Personal Assistant to Senior Management Team and Digital Leaders Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is actively seeking dynamic and inspiring individual who will bring enthusiasm for change, and a willingness to adopt new technologies and ways of working. We are interested in hearing from candidates who match our organisational values and are open to applications from people with transferrable skills from other sectors/industries as much as those who have previous experience in the NHS. LTHT is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and an inclusive employer and support a culture where all employees are valued, respected and empowered. An opportunity has arisen for a permanent experienced Personal Assistant to support members of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Digital Leaders within the Digital & Informatics Team (DIT) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holders will provide full secretarial and administrative support to members of the SMT and Digital Leaders. As an experienced personal assistant you should possess excellent organisational skills and be used to working with senior colleagues in a complex, busy environment. In addition, you will be required to arrange and attend formal committees and meetings including the preparation and distribution of agendas, collation of papers, chasing of actions and transcribing of minutes. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. You will liaise with a wide range of people from within the Trust and from other organisations and will be required to present a professional image to internal and external stakeholders working across our hospital sites. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with drive and enthusiasm to undertake this role. You will need excellent attention to detail to join our dynamic team demonstrating advanced skills in Microsoft Office and an ability to be an effective team player. You will have experience and expertise in complex diary management (Microsoft Outlook), with excellent IT skills and a professional telephone manner. You will need to be able to demonstrate exceptional skills in customer care and in particular, ensure all matters relating to your work are dealt with in a sensitive and timely manner. You will be able to adapt and prioritise your workload, work under pressure to meet tight deadline and have the ability to work on your own initiative. You should also have the capacity to be flexible and work as part of a wider team, committed to enhancing the performance and productivity of the team using your own insight and initiative. The post holder will be involved in the administration of the recruitment process, booking; meeting rooms, accommodation and travel and be first point of call for the DIT department. An understanding of the need for confidentiality is essential. Experience in the Health service is not essential; however the ability to provide a first rate PA service is crucial. The interview will last for 1 hour and will include a 30 minute assessment. If we receive a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Interviews will take place week commencing 30/03/2020. For further information on the role please contact the Digital Business Support Team at: [email removed] or by calling: 0113 206 0304. This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required. We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs. Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust has received the Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and we welcome applications from defence personnel to work for us. If you are offered a position, you may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £48 or Standard £30) from your salary over a 3 month period (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £13 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment. DBS checks for volunteers are free. Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. LTHT will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter. Please note that a car parking permit or space cannot be guaranteed. The Trust operates a points based waiting list system. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients If you have any questions about the process please contact the Recruitment Service on (0113) 2065980. Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. 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