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Leeds Teaching Hospitals Personal Assistant
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
Do you want to be part of a forward thinking business administrative support team? Do you want to be responsible for managing multiple diaries and meetings? If so, this role is for you.
Main duties of the job
Based in Bexley Wing at St James University Hospital, we are seeking a motivated, reliable and trustworthy secretary to provide a high level of administrative support to the CSU management structure within Oncology. You will need to be highly organised, able to adapt to change and to be resilient in the face of many conflicting demands.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
002442
Job locations
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name John Cousins
Position Office Manager
Email [email protected]
Phone number 01132068636
Shortlisting Date: 10th November 2026
Interview Date: 19th November 2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Why you should join our Team
Under the guide of the office manager, we are a small close knit team providing a comprehensive administrative and support function to the Oncology CSU management team. This will involve arranging meetings and supporting senior leaders within the CSU.
Providing cover for colleagues during periods of absence you will provide a sustainable level of support for all within the management team.
You will be able to contribute towards a positive team environment, working together with colleagues to support the service and to deliver a professional service.
What you will bring to the role
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Prioritise own workload and the ability to adapt to ever changing and challenging circumstances
- Able to effectively manage a variety of tasks with possibly competing deadlines.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to exchange confidential, sensitive or contentious information clearly and effectively at all levels.
- An ability to exercise judgement when dealing with enquiries to evaluate the situation and resolve problems within their remit, escalating issues appropriately.
- Appropriate typing/IT qualification or equivalent.
- To support and sustain the departments practice with efficient administrative protocols, processes and procedures, in line with service needs.
- The post holder should be aware of the Trusts Policies and Procedures including Recruitment and Selection; Conduct and Discipline; Annual Leave; Confidentiality.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are.
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name John Cousins
Position Office Manager
Email [email protected]
Phone number 01132068636
Shortlisting Date: 10th November 2026
Interview Date: 19th November 2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Why you should join our Team
Under the guide of the office manager, we are a small close knit team providing a comprehensive administrative and support function to the Oncology CSU management team. This will involve arranging meetings and supporting senior leaders within the CSU.
Providing cover for colleagues during periods of absence you will provide a sustainable level of support for all within the management team.
You will be able to contribute towards a positive team environment, working together with colleagues to support the service and to deliver a professional service.
What you will bring to the role
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Prioritise own workload and the ability to adapt to ever changing and challenging circumstances
- Able to effectively manage a variety of tasks with possibly competing deadlines.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to exchange confidential, sensitive or contentious information clearly and effectively at all levels.
- An ability to exercise judgement when dealing with enquiries to evaluate the situation and resolve problems within their remit, escalating issues appropriately.
- Appropriate typing/IT qualification or equivalent.
- To support and sustain the departments practice with efficient administrative protocols, processes and procedures, in line with service needs.
- The post holder should be aware of the Trusts Policies and Procedures including Recruitment and Selection; Conduct and Discipline; Annual Leave; Confidentiality.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are.
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Qualifications
Essential
- Please select Apply to view the full Job Description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Office Manager
John Cousins
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
002442
Job locations
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
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