AdministratorNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Administrator to join the Community Mental Health Team situated in Church Hill House in Bracknell. The successful applicant will support the running of effective office processes and procedures; be patient focused; have excellent communication and organisational skills; be familiar with the trust computer systems and have good IT skills. Previous experience of administrative and telecoms work is essential to the role as well as a resilience to deal with its fast pace and the emotional and sometimes distressing nature of mental health issues. This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The postholder will work under the direction and supervision of the Business & Performance Manager.

Main duties of the job

To be the central point of contact and maintain relationships across the service, assisting the team in the development and maintenance of efficient and effective office procedures.

Plan and arrange meetings and events which may be internal of external to the service, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made, such as room bookings, refreshments, etc.

Attend designated meetings where the information may be complex and sensitive, taking and transcribing minutes. Distribute information prior to and after meetings in a timely way.

Ensure all office systems are maintained to a high standard, both electronic and hard copy, across the service, developing systems to ensure that services run smoothly through having well planned and organised administrative systems and processes in place.

Ensure the efficient and accurate recording of data on all electronic systems.

Promote effective communication channels across the service, including procedures for answering telephones and taking messages.

Job description

The must haves for this role:

• Competent administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a busy and sometimes loud office environment
• Professional telephone manner with good interpersonal skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member,

Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Ritika Sodhi on 0118 904 6916 or email [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites