Executive Assistant - Dorchester, United Kingdom - Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Dorchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer

The Executive Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Executive Directors by providing a proactive, effective, and well-managed support service.

The post holders will therefore need to be flexible and adaptable in their approach, responding to changing and competing needs

The Executive Assistant is expected to demonstrate initiative in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills are essential plus an ability to deal with and manage confidential information.

To work autonomously and flexibly under the general direction of the Executive Director and be responsible for implementing administration processes to support key business functions for the directorate using initiative and judgement with a minimum of supervision.

The post holders will be required to undertake a range of administrative support to the wider members of the team within the Executive Director's portfolio.

Project management support for identified programmes of work the Executive Directors are leading and/or involved in across the organisation and wider health and care system

Horizon scanning and targeting information sharing in terms of national updates, forums, conferences and seminars that would be of benefit to the Executive Directors and members of their portfolio.

To work closely with staff, managers and others at all levels to create and maintain effective working relationships, internal and external to the Trust.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the development of positive policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

All employees have a responsibility to ensure that they understand the standards expected and that they promote and adhere to the equal opportunity measures adopted by the Trust.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care.

To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.