About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a part time role within our Community Mental Health Services Team based in Maidenhead.
Working 30 hrs per week, the postholder will support the effective operation of the at place service by providing organisational, administrative and secretarial support.
The role requires the post holder to be onsite for the full 30hrs and although the primary function is more of a secretarial role supporting our community Psychiatrist. There is a need for the postholder to support all other areas within the service.
Main duties of the job
To be thecentral pointof contact andmaintainrelationships across the service,assistingthe team in the development and maintenance of efficient and effective office procedures.
Ensure the efficient andaccuraterecording of data on all electronic systems.
Type confidential correspondence,reportsand other documentation to a high standard within agreed timescales.
Support andmaintainhealth,safetyand security across the service.
Undertake any ad-hoc duties as required by the Service Manager.
Effective communication and liaison within andacross a range ofdifferent departmentsandpartner agenciesincluding the public and service userson a range of different matters.
Ability to use a range of IT systems & platforms toassistthe management team in meeting service objectives.
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 FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
NHS Experience Using Microsoft platforms & systems Secretarial Experience
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: Wayne Row, Business and Performance Manager on 07825680298 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.
Person Specification
Job Description & Person Specification Essential
NVQ4 or equivalent qualification/experience ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)/computer software qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Knowledge of administration and/or office procedures and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Previous Experience Essential
Previous knowledge and experience of working in a busy office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties
Additional Requirements Essential
Ability to work flexibly as required, with the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the post
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.
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Nicholsons House, Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead SL6 1LD
Nicholsons Walk
Maidenhead
SL6 1LD
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)