Job summary **12 Month Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity**The Emergency Department (ED) at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a fast-paced, dynamic environment that provides emergency care for patients requiring urgent medical attention.
Our department is one of the busiest in the region, handling a diverse range of emergency cases, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions.
We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, advanced practitioners, and support staff, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients in need.The ED operates 24/7, offering rapid access to emergency medical services.
We see a wide variety of patients, including adults, children, and those with complex medical needs, ensuring a comprehensive approach to emergency healthcare.
The department is also a key part of the hospital's trauma and critical care services, working closely with other specialties to provide seamless patient care.As a Personal Assistant in the ED, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team with administrative and operational tasks, enabling staff to focus on patient care.
This includes managing schedules, handling correspondence, organising meetings, and ensuring smooth communication within the department.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a busy healthcare setting.
Main duties of the job As a Personal Assistant to the Emergency Care Matrons at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals ED, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the senior leadership team in delivering high-quality emergency responsibilities will include managing diaries and calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing reports and documents, handling confidential information, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
You will assist with operational tasks such as recruitment, ensuring efficient communication across teams, and supporting project coordination to improve department workflows.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced, proactive PA who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.
We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students.
We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals CharityWe can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer roomDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description Job responsibilities 1) To provide a comprehensive range of secretarial, clerical & administrative functions to the Emergency Care Matron team, to co-ordinate administrative functions to ensure all tasks are carried out within agreed timescales.
2) Post holder is required to work with a degree of autonomy on a variety of tasks, prioritising own workload on a day to day basis.
3) To support the Emergency Care Matron team as required on team events and study days; including, booking venues, assisting in collating relevant paperwork and presentations.
4) To organise meetings; including room bookings, Microsoft Teams meetings, liaising with chair in preparation of agendas, taking, typing and distribution of minutes/ To support the team in communicating with divisional personal assistants and Human Resources to track ESRs to facilitate timely recruitment and establishment detail.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4215 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer).
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