Respiratory Team Physiotherapist

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a part-time Administrator. This role is vital in supporting the People Directorate, where you'll utilize your exceptional organizational and communication skills. You'll manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and ensure efficient office procedures while working in a hybrid environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values the contributions of all employees and offers flexible working options. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience in an office and/or customer care environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Directorate Business Manager and Director of People.
• Manage diaries, arrange meetings, and take minutes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the directorate.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Diary Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Minute Taking

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Respiratory Team Physiotherapist, Bracknell

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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job overview

Are you an experienced and confident administrator looking for a new challenge? Come and join us in our ‘CQC rated Outstanding’ Trust as an Administrator and valued member of the People Directorate. We need someone with excellent organisation and communication skills to support our People Business Manager and Director of People.

You should already have knowledge and experience of using a variety of software Microsoft Office programmes/packages, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You would also have knowledge and experience of managing diaries, taking meeting minutes and managing office systems to the highest standards. You’ll need to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, both within Berkshire Healthcare and the organisations we work with.

This is a part time role, working hours a week ( days a week), of which one must include a Friday.

In line with our hybrid working policy, much of your time in this role will be based at home, but you will be required when necessary to attend meetings face to face.

Main duties of the job

• To work closely with and support the day-to-day work of the People Directorate Business Manager and Director of People
• To be a central point of contact for the People Directorate business management team and maintain relationships across the directorate, assisting in the development and maintenance of efficient and effective office procedures.
• Plan and arrange meetings and events which may be internal or external to the service, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made, such as room bookings, refreshments and travel etc.
• Full diary management for the Director of People and booking of meetings and where necessary, venues, for members of the senior leadership team.
• Organise incoming emails for the Director of People, highlighting priority communications and ensuring timely responses to information and requests are received.
• Attend designated meetings both on teams and face to face where the information may be complex and sensitive, taking and transcribing minutes. Distribute information prior to and after meetings in a timely way.
• Type confidential correspondence, reports and other documentation to a high standard within agreed timescales.
• Communicate and actively model behaviours which promote a culture which values and respects diversity, to foster an inclusive and a supportive environment.

Working for our organisation

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.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

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

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

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
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:

• NVQ3, equivalent qualification or previous knowledge and experience of workings in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties which must include diary management
• Proactive approach and able to act with discretion around sensitive and confidential information
• Knowledge and experience of using a variety of software Microsoft Office programmes/packages, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively in a team and to work unsupervised and on initiative, managing own workload

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. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Basic knowledge of administration and/or office procedures
• Previous knowledge and experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties, including minute-taking
• Knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages

Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.

Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.

NO AGENCIES TO CONTACT BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE DIRECTLY PLEASE

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