Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people. We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
The post holder will provide a quality and responsive Personal Assistant service, to the Managing Director / Clinical Director as required.
You will need to be able to use your initiative and plan your own workload in a way that supports the business programme of the Managing Director/Clinical Director.
In addition, you will be expected to exercise judgment and initiative when communicating with other senior managers, Trusts and outside agencies, and to act as a focal point for queries on behalf of and in the absence of the Managing Director. A confident and engaging telephone/email manner and the ability to act in a proactive manner are essential. The role will involve working independently, supporting the Managing Director/Clinical Director in managing complex relationships with external and internal stakeholders and will require a significant level of interpersonal skills.
The post holder must be comfortable working with varied professional groups. An aptitude for innovation is encouraged.
At all times the post holder will be dealing with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature which should not be divulged to another or discussed with other colleagues unless necessary
Main duties of the job
The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.
Why choose to join the Partnership?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Education/Training
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first 50 applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
The post holder will provide a quality and responsive Personal Assistant service, to the Managing Director / Clinical Director as required.
You will need to be able to use your initiative and plan your own workload in a way that supports the business programme of the Managing Director/Clinical Director.
In addition, you will be expected to exercise judgment and initiative when communicating with other senior managers, Trusts and outside agencies, and to act as a focal point for queries on behalf of and in the absence of the Managing Director. A confident and engaging telephone/email manner and the ability to act in a proactive manner are essential. The role will involve working independently, supporting the Managing Director/Clinical Director in managing complex relationships with external and internal stakeholders and will require a significant level of interpersonal skills.
The post holder must be comfortable working with varied professional groups. An aptitude for innovation is encouraged.
At all times the post holder will be dealing with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature which should not be divulged to another or discussed with other colleagues unless necessary
Main duties of the job
- Liaise with the Managing Director/Clinical Director as required in the portfolios and corporate
- Ensure the Managing Director/Clinical Director have to hand all necessary papers, documents and/or reports at the commencement of each working day in addition to those required for any scheduled meetings or
- Receive visitors for the Managing Director/Clinical Director
- Deal with routine correspondence on behalf of the Managing Director/Clinical Director, including preparing letters and reports for
- Ensure the speedy and efficient dispatch of incoming post and telephone
- Receive all incoming post, and faxes, collating where required with previous related
- Receive telephone calls and deal with them
- Provide accurate computerised reports as and when
- Organise seminars and other key events internal and external to the Partnership/Trust as required.
- Ensure that there is comprehensive administration support, and that work is prioritised in accordance with service
- Be flexible to the needs of the service lines and ensure cover for all aspect of administrative work.
- Establish office procedures which reflect good office
- Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of effective client and team filing systems, ensuring that client records are kept safe, confidential, up to date and
The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.
Why choose to join the Partnership?
- We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
- Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
- Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
- Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
- We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.
- Generous Annual Leave Allowance
- NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
- We have excellent internal staff network support groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide a full PA service to the Managing Director/Clinical Director including the taking of, dictation, typing, minute taking, word processing, photocopying, faxing and filing; the production of reports/collating of data as and when
- Maintain an effective and efficient brought forward system with any associated documentation and collate any data/information on key development projects on behalf of the Senior Management
- Manage the Managing Director/Clinical Director diary, including the arranging of any meetings taking account of time constraints and the commitments/priorities of the Managing Director/Clinical Director.
- Co-ordinate the administrative function within their portfolio to deliver an efficient and effective service that supports clinical service delivery, service management, service users and
- Ensure consistent approaches that reduce duplication and fragmentation of structures, processes and
- Responsible for ensuring compliance within Trust policies and local protocols for Data Protection, Health and Safety, Security and Fire Safety within the administration team and
Education/Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in area.
Essential criteria
- Full range of administrative procedures, software programmes
- Relevant Trust policies and procedures
Essential criteria
- 2 years NHS experience
- 2 years' experience of line managerresponsibility
- Managing busy workload and conflictingpriorities
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first 50 applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- PA MD/CD (PDF, 672.3KB)
- Functional Requirements (PDF, 258.2KB)
- Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 1.6MB)
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people. We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
The post holder will provide a quality and responsive Personal Assistant service, to the Managing Director / Clinical Director as required.
You will need to be able to use your initiative and plan your own workload in a way that supports the business programme of the Managing Director/Clinical Director.
In addition, you will be expected to exercise judgment and initiative when communicating with other senior managers, Trusts and outside agencies, and to act as a focal point for queries on behalf of and in the absence of the Managing Director. A confident and engaging telephone/email manner and the ability to act in a proactive manner are essential. The role will involve working independently, supporting the Managing Director/Clinical Director in managing complex relationships with external and internal stakeholders and will require a significant level of interpersonal skills.
The post holder must be comfortable working with varied professional groups. An aptitude for innovation is encouraged.
At all times the post holder will be dealing with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature which should not be divulged to another or discussed with other colleagues unless necessary
Main duties of the job
The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.
Why choose to join the Partnership?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Education/Training
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first 50 applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
The post holder will provide a quality and responsive Personal Assistant service, to the Managing Director / Clinical Director as required.
You will need to be able to use your initiative and plan your own workload in a way that supports the business programme of the Managing Director/Clinical Director.
In addition, you will be expected to exercise judgment and initiative when communicating with other senior managers, Trusts and outside agencies, and to act as a focal point for queries on behalf of and in the absence of the Managing Director. A confident and engaging telephone/email manner and the ability to act in a proactive manner are essential. The role will involve working independently, supporting the Managing Director/Clinical Director in managing complex relationships with external and internal stakeholders and will require a significant level of interpersonal skills.
The post holder must be comfortable working with varied professional groups. An aptitude for innovation is encouraged.
At all times the post holder will be dealing with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature which should not be divulged to another or discussed with other colleagues unless necessary
Main duties of the job
- Liaise with the Managing Director/Clinical Director as required in the portfolios and corporate
- Ensure the Managing Director/Clinical Director have to hand all necessary papers, documents and/or reports at the commencement of each working day in addition to those required for any scheduled meetings or
- Receive visitors for the Managing Director/Clinical Director
- Deal with routine correspondence on behalf of the Managing Director/Clinical Director, including preparing letters and reports for
- Ensure the speedy and efficient dispatch of incoming post and telephone
- Receive all incoming post, and faxes, collating where required with previous related
- Receive telephone calls and deal with them
- Provide accurate computerised reports as and when
- Organise seminars and other key events internal and external to the Partnership/Trust as required.
- Ensure that there is comprehensive administration support, and that work is prioritised in accordance with service
- Be flexible to the needs of the service lines and ensure cover for all aspect of administrative work.
- Establish office procedures which reflect good office
- Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of effective client and team filing systems, ensuring that client records are kept safe, confidential, up to date and
The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.
Why choose to join the Partnership?
- We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
- Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
- Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
- Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
- We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.
- Generous Annual Leave Allowance
- NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
- We have excellent internal staff network support groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide a full PA service to the Managing Director/Clinical Director including the taking of, dictation, typing, minute taking, word processing, photocopying, faxing and filing; the production of reports/collating of data as and when
- Maintain an effective and efficient brought forward system with any associated documentation and collate any data/information on key development projects on behalf of the Senior Management
- Manage the Managing Director/Clinical Director diary, including the arranging of any meetings taking account of time constraints and the commitments/priorities of the Managing Director/Clinical Director.
- Co-ordinate the administrative function within their portfolio to deliver an efficient and effective service that supports clinical service delivery, service management, service users and
- Ensure consistent approaches that reduce duplication and fragmentation of structures, processes and
- Responsible for ensuring compliance within Trust policies and local protocols for Data Protection, Health and Safety, Security and Fire Safety within the administration team and
Education/Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in area.
Essential criteria
- Full range of administrative procedures, software programmes
- Relevant Trust policies and procedures
Essential criteria
- 2 years NHS experience
- 2 years' experience of line managerresponsibility
- Managing busy workload and conflictingpriorities
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first 50 applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- PA MD/CD (PDF, 672.3KB)
- Functional Requirements (PDF, 258.2KB)
- Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 1.6MB)
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