Administrator
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Oakwood Unit for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic band 3 Admin & Clerical for a full-time post (37.5hrs)
Oakwood is a nurse led community inpatient hospital with 24 beds. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, Nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Multi Therapy assistants.
The role will be based in the Oakwood inpatient community hospital which aims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home.
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to join our multidisciplinary team, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm are the preferred hours, but this is flexible. You will provide effective and efficient administrative, technical and clerical support to the in-patient ward. You will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and assist in the promotion of a high-quality service and improvements.
Main duties of the job
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Completing the admin and clerical tasks for the community in patient unit daily
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Maintaining medical files
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Preparing documentation for admission and discharge
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Communicating with external providers to arrange appointments, transport and investigations
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Communicating with the wider team to facilitate a smooth patient journey and positive patient experience
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
Date posted
24 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CHS982
Job locations
Oakwood Ward
Reading
RG30 4EJ
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Oakwood Ward
Reading
RG30 4EJ
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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