Job vacancy: Specialty PA, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham

Job summary

Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (per annum)
Job ref: 164-7090966

Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Queens Medical Centre
Town: Nottingham
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/05/2025 23:59

Specialty PA

Band 4

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

5 GCSE Passes at grade C or above including Maths & English
NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Computer literate to EDCL standard or equivalent
Evidence of commitment to continued learning or improvement through attendances at courses

Experience

Essential criteria

At least 2 years Administration and Clerical experience
Ability to deal confidently with senior managers and clinicians within the Trust
Experience of working to deadlines
Proven ability to work with minimum supervision
Proven track record of multi-tasking in order to meet a variety of conflicting deadlines
Can complete letters, forms, reports and tables using computerised technology from information collected

Desirable criteria

Experience of working on a junior doctors rotations
Knowledge of the Trust information systems
Knowledge of the department

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

Must be able to clearly and accurately convey information verbally
Ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and tactful manner
Develop and maintain constructive working relationships

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential criteria

Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems/enquiries
Uses own initiative
Works in line with organisational goals and objectives

Planning and Organisation skills

Essential criteria

Excellent organisational, coordination and prioritising skills
Demonstrates ability to organise own work schedule
Manages time effectively , displays initiative and is self-motivated

Physical skills

Essential criteria

Uses own equipment responsibly
Frequent use of VDU equipment
Frequent sitting at a computer

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of prompt timekeeping and good attendance at the workplace
Remains calm and co-operative under pressure or in a difficult and uncertain situations
Displays self confidence, innovation and positive image

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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
Start an Apprenticeship
Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

For more details visit; School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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