Podiatry Administrator
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Podiatry AdministratorReading Band 3 - Fixed Term till 31st March 2025 with the possibility of becoming permanent (18.75 hours)
Berkshire Healthcare are seeking a dedicated Podiatry administrator (clerical Officer) to join their team based at Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. We are looking for candidates with excellent customer service skills who would enjoy working within a dynamic and friendly team.
The successful candidates will need to have excellent communications skills, be organised and flexible and be able to demonstrate their ability to work on their own as well as in collaboration with others. They will be responsible for the management of patient referrals and appointments whilst creating an efficient and compassionate environment for our patient's.
Main duties of the job
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Take responsibility for processing referrals for inpatients and outpatients for the Acute Podiatry Team, and booking MDT clinic appointments
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Liaise with necessary services to support and assist patients as needed, such as patient transport, interpreting services and other outpatient departments.
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Be the first point of contact for patients, ward staff and other hospital services contacting the podiatry department
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Collect data and statistics to assist management in guiding the service direction.
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Work flexibly in response to the needs of the patients, service and Podiatrists.
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Supporting colleagues to deliver a high quality, effective and compassionate 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.
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
- 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
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Date posted
26 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
371-CHS633
Job locations
Podiatry Non AQP
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Podiatry Non AQP
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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