Senior PA - Clinical Support Team inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED 14 DEC 2023

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year  PERMANENT 
To act as a communication channel between the manager, department/team, other departments and external agencies.

What we offer:

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsMOIl

Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

The Senior Personal Assistant will provide comprehensive office and administrative support to the Clinical Support Team in NHSBT. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care by supporting the teams work in blood supply. The candidate will be responsible for the preparation of papers for meetings, taking minutes, researching the internet for relevant literature and co-ordinating travel, accommodation arrangements, diary co-ordination and communication with senior personnel within NHSBT. The candidate will also be expected to handle enquiries from patients, donors, and medical staff in NHS Trusts.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing a comprehensive PA service to the Clinical Support Team.
  • Acting as a central source of communication between the Clinical Support Team and other Managers in the Directorate and other Directorates and with agencies/contacts external to the organisation.
  • Ensuring the effective running of the service and the timely prioritisation of all administrative duties.
  • To act as a communication channel between the manager, department/team, other departments and external agencies

On infrequent occasions you will be required to travel to other NHSBT and external sites, very occasionally requiring overnight stays. Appropriate notice will always be given

What we offer:

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsMOIl

Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

The Senior Personal Assistant will provide comprehensive office and administrative support to the Clinical Support Team in NHSBT. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care by supporting the teams work in blood supply. The candidate will be responsible for the preparation of papers for meetings, taking minutes, researching the internet for relevant literature and co-ordinating travel, accommodation arrangements, diary co-ordination and communication with senior personnel within NHSBT. The candidate will also be expected to handle enquiries from patients, donors, and medical staff in NHS Trusts.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing a comprehensive PA service to the Clinical Support Team.
  • Acting as a central source of communication between the Clinical Support Team and other Managers in the Directorate and other Directorates and with agencies/contacts external to the organisation.
  • Ensuring the effective running of the service and the timely prioritisation of all administrative duties.
  • To act as a communication channel between the manager, department/team, other departments and external agencies

On infrequent occasions you will be required to travel to other NHSBT and external sites, very occasionally requiring overnight stays. Appropriate notice will always be given



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