Administrator

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an administrator with experience in busy offices to support operations across locations. The role requires effective communication, organisation, and the ability to supervise colleagues where required.

The Trust values inclusion and offers opportunities to develop professionally, with a commitment to equality and providing reasonable adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administration and office procedures.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience in busy office or customer care environment and supervising others.

Skills

Office software proficiency

Education

NVQ4 or equivalent qualification/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the health and social care systems and operating frameworks.
• Previous knowledge and experience of working in similar environment, with service users who have complex mental health needs.
• Effective and competent interpersonal, influencing, communication, observation and reporting skills.
• Previous NHS experience in a similar role

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point‑by‑point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: 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.

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

Person specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential criteria

• NVQ4 or equivalent qualification/experience or equivalent knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages

Continuous Professional Development

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of administration and/or office procedures and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous knowledge and experience of working in a busy office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties and supervising the work of others

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to work flexibly as required, with the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the post

Our Trust's vision is “To be a great place to get care, a great place to give care.” This vision guides everything we do - for our patients, their carers, their families, our staff, and our partners. To achieve it, we are committed to a strong set of values that underpin the way we work:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority - we put people at the centre of everything we do.
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services - we strive for excellence in care and in our ways of working.
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions - we collaborate with patients, carers, colleagues, and communities to deliver care that makes a difference.

These values are brought to life through our four Trust Behaviours, which are essential to how we work and the culture we create:

• Compassionate - Motivated to positively impact the wellbeing of self and others.
• Curious - Listening, learning and exploring new ideas and ways of working to continually improve what we do.
• Inclusive - Valuing diversity and championing equity by ensuring everyone feels recognised. able to contribute and committed to actively addressing unfairness.
• Perseverance - Demonstrates resilience and flexibility even during periods of uncertainty, to achieve goals that contribute to high-quality care and services.

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

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