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Band 4
Full-time

Personal Assistant

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustMill View Hospital, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7HZ, United Kingdom£28,392 - £31,157Closes 01/10/2026

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Band
Band 4
Contract
Fixed-term
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
17/09/2026
Closes
01/10/2026

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Role summary

This role is for a highly organised Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to General Manager(s) within Operational Services. Key responsibilities include managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, preparing high-quality documents, and acting as a first point of contact for stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant experience supporting senior managers, excellent communication skills, and strong Microsoft Office knowledge. You will work independently, manage competing priorities, and handle sensitive information professionally. Experience within the NHS or public sector is desirable.

Essential criteria

  • Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above
  • Recognised typing and word processing qualifications
  • RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience
  • Knowledge/Experience
  • Extensive previous experience of working as a Personal Assistant to a senior manager
  • [contact details removed] Microsoft Word and Outlook
  • Experience of maintaining office systems
  • Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
  • Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above
  • Recognised typing and word processing qualifications
  • RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience
  • Knowledge/Experience
  • Extensive previous experience of working as a Personal Assistant to a senior manager
  • [contact details removed] Microsoft Word and Outlook
  • Experience of maintaining office systems
  • Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy

Useful to know

Band 4 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.

This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Personal Assistant

The closing date is 01 October 2026

Job summary

Personal Assistant (Band 4) We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to General Manager(s) within Operational Services.

This key role involves managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, preparing high-quality documents and minutes, and acting as a first point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, service users and carers. You will also support office systems, assist with projects, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the team.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience supporting senior managers, excellent communication and organisational skills, and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office. You will be able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Experience within the NHS or public sector is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

  • Provide comprehensive personal assistant and administrative support to the General Manager(s) and team
  • Manage complex diaries , appointments, and correspondence
  • Act as a first point of contact , handling enquiries professionally and sensitively
  • Prepare and produce **high-qualit

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