Personal Assistant

Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity

Secondment Opportunity - Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Acute Services Directorate Office for a highly motivated Personal Assistant. This role will provide a comprehensive, efficient and confidential administrative secretarial service to the Chief Nurse and Head of Nursing.

Based in FVRH you will work in a dynamic and highly professional environment, within a supportive and welcoming team. You will work closely with the Chief Nurse, Head of Nursing and senior management team, act as the first point of contact for all enquiries to the department, often dealing with matters of a confidential and sensitive nature.

You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be able to deal effectively with a number of simultaneous tasks and have the ability, commitment and judgement to ensure deadlines and actions are delivered whilst being frequently interrupted.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential, as is experience of complex diary management and attending meetings for the purpose of minute taking.

Previous experience within a similar healthcare setting would be advantageous.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

Contact

Informal enquiries to: Arlene Stewart, PA to the Medical Director, Forth Valley Royal Hospital,

Benefits

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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