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Senior Executive Assistant to the Joint ChairNHS AfC: Band 6Main area: Chief Executive DivisionReady to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6Contract: PermanentHours: Full time - 37.5 hours per weekJob ref: 339-NBR5458Site: Southmead Hospital and Bristol Royal InfirmaryTown: BristolSalary: 37,338 - 44,962 per annumSalary period: YearlyClosing: 23/01/2025 23:59Job overviewWe are seeking an experienced and high performing Senior Executive Assistant for the Joint Chair and Vice Chairs of NBT and UHBW. This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone with proven Executive/Board level Executive Assistant experience. The postholder will work across both organisations.Please note that whilst this role is advertised across NBT's and UHBW's job boards, candidates only need to apply once.Main duties of the jobAs the Senior Executive Assistant supporting the Joint Chair and Vice Chairs you will:Provide high level, professional EA supportAct as an interface between the Joint Chair and Vice Chairs and staff at all levelsWith guidance from senior colleagues, develop a thorough understanding of the Joint Chair's and Vice Chairs' priorities and ways of workingWork with senior colleagues to help ensure that the Joint Chair's and Vice Chairs' priorities are effectively communicated and progressedPerson specificationQualificationsEducated to degree level, or equivalent experiencePost graduate qualification or further training in a business administration roleIT skills or qualification to ECDL/RSA standard or equivalentKnowledge and ExperienceSubstantial secretarial and personal assistant experience at a senior levelA strong understanding of the local healthcare sector and wider political context within BNSSGPrevious NHS experienceMethodical and reliable, with attention to detail and accuracyCapacity to adopt changes to working practices quicklyExhibit diplomacy, and listening skills with ability to interact with people of all levels and backgroundsSkills and AbilitiesExcellent and professional communications both face-to-face, over the phone and by emailAbility to manage an unpredictable workload where there are frequent interruptions and distractionsIf you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.#J-18808-Ljbffr