Cardiac Rehabilitation Administrator

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services trust in Reading is seeking a Band 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation Administrator. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Cardiac Rehabilitation programme. Candidates should have previous administrative experience and strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a friendly work environment and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at retailers

Staff networks for diversity

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience.
• Knowledge of a full range of administrative procedures.
• Computer proficiency in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Cardiac Rehabilitation team.
• Manage patient appointments for the rehabilitation programme.
• Ensure smooth running of the CR programme.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Basic knowledge of administration and/or office procedures

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation Administrator based at Coley Clinic in Reading, working 37.5 hours/week.

You will be an experienced administrator, with good organisational, communication and time management skills.

As part of the Berkshire West Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Service, you will provide comprehensive administrative/secretarial support to the delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR). The role includes: managing appointments for the CR programme, liaising with the patient and the CR team to ensure the smooth running of the programme, data entry onto National audits and maintaining relevant patient information resources.

As a team player, you will be working with the Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Service as part of the Cardiac and Respiratory Specialist Services (CARSS) including the Heart Function Service and Respiratory Service, all based at Coley Clinic. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, friendly and considerate environment.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of an integrated team providing community based Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Work as part of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team to arrange assessment of patients and enrolment onto the Cardiac Rehabilitation programme.

To provide administrative support to the clinical team, ensuring efficient delivery of the Cardiac Rehabilitation service.

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
• 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

Job responsibilities

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

• Previous administrative experience
• Knowledge of a full range of administrative procedures and software programmes acquired through NVQ or equivalent
• Good organisational, communication and time management skills

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.

Were 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. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Charlotte Chidgey on 07814802330 or email [e-mail] 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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Basic knowledge of administration and/or office procedures

Previous Experience

• Previous knowledge and experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties, including minute-taking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.