Personal Assistant to Surgery Division
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Personal Assistant to Surgery Division
The closing date is 03 November 2026
Job summary
Please Note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position
Are you an experienced and highly organised administrator looking for a rewarding role where your contribution truly makes a difference? We are seeking a proactive and efficient Personal Assistant to the Surgery Divisional Management Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting senior divisional leaders and ensuring the smooth, effective delivery of services across our Division.
Main duties of the job
As the Division's central point of contact, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Divisional Director of Nursing, Director of Operations, and Medical Director. You will help the DMT fulfil its responsibilities by coordinating communication, maintaining effective administrative systems, and supporting divisional objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the DMT.
- Acting as a key communication link between the DMT and wider Divisional Teams.
- Maintaining effective systems to support divisional management.
- Managing senior leaders' diaries using Outlook.
- Preparing agendas, meeting packs, and accurate minutes for divisional and Trust-wide meetings.
- Tracking decisions, maintaining action logs, and following up outstanding actions.
- Communicating professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including medical and non-medical professionals.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised, efficient, and experienced in senior-level administrative support.
- Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- An effective communicator who maintains professionalism at all times.
- Discreet and able to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experienced in minute-taking, action tracking, and preparing meeting documentation.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
269-SFT10007-A
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GCSE Level C (or equivalent)in English Language and Maths
- Experience in Band 3 or above administration role
- High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and use of internet.
- Minute Taking
Desirable
- NHS/HR experience in a large organisation.
- Experience of supporting the management of projects, monitoring delivery of actions against milestones.
Essential
Essential
- GCSE Level C (or equivalent)in English Language and Maths
- Experience in Band 3 or above administration role
- High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and use of internet.
- Minute Taking
Desirable
- NHS/HR experience in a large organisation.
- Experience of supporting the management of projects, monitoring delivery of actions against milestones.
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
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Divisional Director of Nursing
Luke Curtis
01722336262
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
269-SFT10007-A
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
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