Are you an organised, proactive and confident administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the heart of a busy service? Join Barnet Lane Clinic as a Personal Assistant to the Hospital Director, where you’ll play a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day running of the hospital while working closely with senior leadership.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide efficient, professional and confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Hospital Director, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and urgent matters are addressed with initiative and professionalism.
You will coordinate diaries, organise meetings and events, prepare reports and presentations, arrange travel and accommodation where required, and ensure correspondence, emails and documentation are managed promptly and accurately.
You’ll be working in a specialist Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS), supporting adults with complex needs who benefit from a more tailored, long-term recovery approach beyond standard care settings.
You will also support the wider administration function by maintaining effective filing systems, liaising with external agencies and stakeholders, preparing agendas and taking minutes for meetings. Alongside this, you will oversee the Reception team and contribute to maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for staff, patients and visitors.
This is a Full Time position of 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm On Site.
Other responsibilities:
- Undertake any other tasks requested that are commensurate with the post holders’ level of responsibility
- Comply with the guidelines laid down regarding confidentiality, disclosure of information, and Data Protection. To maintain as confidential at all times information relating to patients, staff and hospital business.
- Participate in the Company’s appraisal process
- Maintain mandatory and professional development requirements
- To attend meetings relevant to the department, and internal/external training events as and when required.
- To take personal responsibility for ensuring the work practices and the environment meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work and legislation and reports all deficits to management.
- Undertake any other reasonable request as made by your Line Manager.
- To provide cover for colleagues within the department when they are absent and/or on annual leave.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Minimum 3 years of being a PA ideally gained in a high profile commercial environment – desirable
- Experience of working with Senior Executives – desirable
- Experience of minute taking and expert in MS word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook – essential
- Secretarial qualification/ experience – essential
- ECDL, RSA II, Typing/Word Processing or equivalent – desirable
- NVQ III Business Administration – desirable
- 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Mathematics) or equivalent - desirable
- Shorthand 100 wpm – desirable
Knowledge and Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Administrative and secretarial skills
- Word Processing skills 50 wpm
- Telephone skills
- Minute taking
- Organisational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Numerical and verbal literacy skills
- Medical terminology
- Diplomatic when dealing with sensitive matters
- Ability to make judgments unaided and to work proactively
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Where you will be working
Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU
Barnet Lane’s Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Annual base salary of £30,900
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free meals and parking
About us
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
