Divisional Personal Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Divisional Personal Assistant The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Division for a Divisional Personal Assistant to support the Divisional Management Team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the centre of a busy and complex service, providing high-level administrative, organisational and project support to senior clinical and operational leaders. We are looking for a proactive, highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail. You will be confident managing competing priorities, dealing with sensitive information and building effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. As a key member of the divisional team, you will contribute to the smooth running of the service through diary management, governance coordination, project support, meeting administration and the management of divisional processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience within NHS management and gain exposure to a wide range of operational, governance and service improvement activities. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of your work and supporting the delivery of high-quality services, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The Divisional Personal Assistant plays a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Pathology Division. Working closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, you will coordinate a wide range of administrative, governance and organisational activities, helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy and complex service. This role requires a highly organised and proactive individual who is able to manage competing priorities, work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. You will build effective relationships with colleagues across the Trust, coordinate meetings and governance processes, support projects and service improvement initiatives, and act as a central point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong administrative and IT abilities, and a flexible approach to supporting the needs of the Division. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working alongside senior managers and clinicians while contributing directly to the delivery and development of pathology services. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospita