Senior PA to Deputy Chief Nurse

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an experienced senior PA who has a passion for planning, organising and streamlining processes and high level administrator experience to work within the Care Team and Trust Management Department. This is a part time role.

You’ll provide comprehensive senior personal assistant support to the Deputy Chief Nurse.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced administrative expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. You will act as a trusted liaison between Directors, internal teams, and external stakeholders, delivering high-quality administrative support while anticipating needs and proactively solving problems.

If you think that you are the right person for the job, we would love to hear from you.

The vacancy is part-time, 25 hours per week.

Managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics.

Inbox management for your Director

Preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence with accuracy and professionalism.

Taking comprehensive and accurate minutes at executive level meetings

Handling confidential information with integrity and discretion.

Building strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty
, and breathtaking coastlines
, with vibrant cities like Bristol
, Bath
, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London
.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities
, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

• Diploma level/NVQ 4 in Business and Administration
• GCSE A Levels or equivalent

• Educated to degree level

• At least 3 years experience working as a PA to a Director

This 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.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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