Job summaryDiamond Health Group is currently seeking a skilled and organised Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Practice Management team in their day to day duties. Working 37 hours across either a 4 or 5 day week.It is our aim to create a place where we provide the best compassionate care possible for our patients within the constrains of the NHS. We are a practice with approximately 14,100 patients and we pride ourselves in the care and support we provide our patients and colleagues.As a Personal Assistant to the Practice Management team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient functioning of our practice. You will provide support with the effective administration, organisation and management of the practice, allowing them to focus on strategic tasks and forward planning.The PA will work under the direction of the Practice Manager, striving to enhance a number of key systems in both clinical and administrative areas. You will play an integral role in the leadership team.Main duties of the jobKey duties will include but not limited to:Administration supportCommunicationsProject coordination and implementationMeeting and presentation supportRecord keeping and complianceCQC framework compliance supportBasic IT support for new starters and leavers in the organisationAbout usDiamond Health Group is situated in central Yeovil, with a branch site on the outskirts at Abbey Manor Park. We are a forward-thinking organisation with a multi-professional workforce striving to provide high quality care, education and training. Hendford Lodge Medical Centre is accredited as a training practice and believes in building for the future, having a strong track record of training a range of both health professionals and non-clinical staff.We offer 27 days annual leave per year (pro rata) and enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis role is established to support the Practice Management team in carrying out day-to-day activities and to provide an element of cover or source of advice in the event of their absence.Please see the attached job description for full details.Person SpecificationPersonal qualitiesEssentialGood degree of accuracy and attention to detailExcellent IT skillsUnderstanding of basic health and social care terminologyAbility to cope with multiple demands and work in a past paced, ever changing environmentPositive attitude, self motivated and ability to motivate others.Flexible working attitudeAbility to adhere to confidentiality at all timesIntegrity and loyaltyAbility to use initiative and own judgementOtherEssentialCommit to a DBS checkDesirableFull and clean UK driving licenceExperienceEssentialExperience working with the publicAdministrative experienceDesirableExperience of working in a GP practice or healthcare environmentExperience of clinical systems such as Emis webExperience working with multidisciplinary teamsRelevant health and safety experienceExperience producing agendas and minutes for meetingsQualificationsEssentialEducated to GCSE level or equivalent, including excellent literacy and numeracy skillsDesirableLeadership / and or management qualificationAMSPAR qualificationAppropriate NVQ III certificate e.g Business Administration, Secretarial Support or equivalent level qualificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameDiamond Health GroupAddressHendford Lodge Medical Centre74 HendfordYeovilSomersetBA20 1UJEmployer's websitehttps://www.diamondhealthgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)