Multi-Skilled Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Good standard of education (4 x GCSEs at grade C or higher (old grading) grade 4 or higher (new grading) or equivalent
• Previous experience of working in office-based or customer care environments and of handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to produce professional documentation to a high standard
• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) to an advanced level.

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 don't hesitate to call: Lauren Elliott on 07814982607 or email: lauren.elliott@berkshire.nhs.uk who will 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

Essential

• Good standard of education (4 x GCSEs at grade C or higher (old grading) grade 4 or higher (new grading) or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 (or higher) in business administration or demonstrable experience in an administrative role

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or similar qualification

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in office-based or customer care environments
• Previous experience of handling confidential and/or sensitive information

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge or experience of applying data protection principles and/or General Data Protection Regulations in the workplace
• Previous experience of producing meeting agendas and minutes
• Previous experience of using electronic patient records systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) to an advanced level
• Excellent typing skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to produce professional documentation to a high standard
• Ability to work within a team and also unsupervised, managing own workload

Desirable

• Experience of audio typing to a professional standard
• Evidence of being sensitive and supportive to the needs of others

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to attend internal and external training
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly and to travel independently between locations when required

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

Inpatients Medical Secretaries, Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Ln, Reading RG30 4EJ

Reading

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/