Total 97 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Preston, PR2 8DY

The duties and responsibilities listed in the Job Description should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence as defined in the KSF outline for this post. In addition, all staff are expected to act in accordance with the values and behaviours of the Trust.

Personal Assistant needed in Preston, Paying £11.47ph - Reference: RQ1124159

The role of an SLT Support Personal Assistant is to work using own initiative, forward planning and manage the needs of senior management.

To provide a confidential, effective, and efficient Personal Assistant service to the Directors.

Tailor the support to meet the needs of the Directors service and the wider council business.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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To provide general secretarial support to the Practice Manager, Doctors and Health Professionals involving word processing and typing skills with general clerical work and Practice referrals. Job Responsibilities: To provide an efficient and professional typing and word processing service for GPs and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, accurately To assist the Practice Manager / Managers with clerical and administrative duties. To make appointments, bookings and admissions as required, using the appropriate software. Monitoring of the patient referrals and taking any appropriate action as and when required. Responsible for the daily and timely completion of the workflow tasks. To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries. To maintain the computer clinical system in an accurate and secure manner and report any issues to IT as required.

To provide general secretarial support to the Practice Manager, Doctors and Health Professionals involving word processing and typing skills with general clerical work and Practice referrals. Job Responsibilities: To provide an efficient and professional typing and word processing service for GPs and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, accurately To assist the Practice Manager / Managers with clerical and administrative duties. To make appointments, bookings and admissions as required, using the appropriate software. Monitoring of the patient referrals and taking any appropriate action as and when required. Responsible for the daily and timely completion of the workflow tasks. To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries. To maintain the computer clinical system in an accurate and secure manner and report any issues to IT as required.

Female Personal Assistant Required-Preston


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a lady within her own home.

As a Personal Assistant your duties will include supporting with all aspects of daily life, including personal care, domestic support and mobility.

We are looking for a caring, proactive and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is essential. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a full time position for 31.5 hours per week with an hourly rate of £10.65 plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave and the opportunity to join a workplace pension scheme.
For further information and duties, please contact us to obtain the full job description.


Quote employer ref: LILS/JG/JAN

Tel: 01772 558863-option 1
Or email: lils@disability-equality.org.uk

Permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Duties will include, but not be limited to: Cover all appointment modalities and reception areas as necessary and continuously keep up to date with any changes. Utilise in-depth knowledge of appointment booking protocols to correctly book patient scans and send detailed letters containing starving and other instructions. Ensure maximum utilisation of appointment slots (including cancellation slots) and communicate changes to relevant staff. Demonstrate a specialised knowledge of investigations and scans and how they are performed and confidently and reassuringly advise patients on how various medications need changing / adjusting prior to examinations. Impart this information to other staff in a confident manner. Use judgement and experience in dealing with patient queries and decide on the appropriate course of action. Provide advice and reassurance to patients on preparation for examinations, giving out complex and sensitive information, such as diet and starving instructions. Speak to patients about sensitive issues like 10 day rules, pregnancy and menstrual cycles, in a professional manner. Confidently provide information where there may be barriers to understanding. Communicate well with and respond to enquiries from the public, medical personnel and a wide range of colleagues at all levels across the Trust. Communicate with patients to understand if further investigation is needed into their medical history prior to them having a scan. Recognise the need to involve and liaise with external bodies such as other hospitals, dental surgeries and care homes to obtain the necessary information. Demonstrate an approachable and helpful manner at all times. Give guidance and support to colleagues in the provision of an efficient service. Deal with queries relating to all aspects of the admin function. Deal with any problems/queries in a consistent and timely manner, ensuring that all relevant information is provided to assist in a quick resolution to any problem. Escalate any major issues, problems or complaints to supervisors, managers or relevant clinicians. Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and Trust policies. Support performance monitoring, ensuring patient appointments are booked in strict accordance with booking guidelines, with full regard to diagnostic radiology, cancer and Trust RTT performance measures. Document all patients cancelled due to scanner breakdowns, contact patients to inform them of cancellations at short notice and escalate risks to the achievement of targets to managers and clinical leads. Act as a primary contact for cancer teams, work to ensure waiting times are strictly adhered to and arrange for any necessary adjustments to fall in line with Trust and national targets Work alongside teams of staff across the Trust to ensure that all required standards are achieved and maintained to meet departmental and Trust targets. Actively participate in the PDP process, undertaking any learning and development opportunities identified. Participate in the departments appraisal/monitoring system Undertake induction and training of band 2 staff and band 3 colleagues, identifying and carrying out training as required. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. Youll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things youd never have done. Youll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

-Provide direct secretarial and administration support to the Associate Directors and the wider team. -The role includes proactively management of diary and ensuring effective scheduling of appointments. -Organise meetings in a timely manner, including venues, ensuring that all relevant documentation and information is forwarded in advance. -Act as a minute secretary for meetings, some of which may cover complex discussions and actions. -Act as first point of contact for all internal and external to deal with all forms of enquiries (visitors/telephone/face to face/correspondence) in a competent and professional manner, maintaining a professional image appropriate to the role and creating a positive image of the organisation. Communicate effectively with external agencies and visitors to the Trust. -Screening telephone calls using own initiative, analysis of information provided before responding appropriately or referring to the most appropriate manager. -Maintain an up to date, effective electronic and paper filing system. -Ensure any confidential and sensitive data is appropriately managed, archived and stored securely. -Have an up to date knowledge and experience of Microsoft packages ie Word, Excel and Powerpoint and use of email and internet. -Personal Development opportunities are maximised in relation to the administration role and mandatory training undertaken as required.