Job summary Permanent - Band 4 - 0.68 wte (25.5 hours per week) Friday working until 5pm from Finchampstead essential An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the expanding, innovative administration team for the MSK CSS / IPASS / BLIS services, in the role an Administration Lead Officer. The post is on a permanent band 4 contract (25.5 hrs), based at our Finchampstead clinic, just outside of Wokingham. We are currently offering flexible home and office working. We are looking for someone who is approachable, with a warm personality, great leadership, and people skills to join our team. If you are someone looking to take that next step and progress into a leadership role, this may be the ideal opportunity for you to develop these skills. We are looking for someone who has had experience of working in IPASS / BLIS / MSK CSS services. The role of an MSK CSS / IPASS / BLIS Administration Lead Officer is one which gives continuous support to the services' Management Team, a team of band 3 administrators and our clinical staff. Good and effective teamwork throughout is a vital part of what encompasses these community services. Main duties of the job To oversee the day to day leadership of a team of administrators and work cohesively with the other Lead Officers. To support the Administration Manager and deputise in her absence. To use electronic patient booking systems, including E-Referrals and RIO to help facilitate an efficient referral and booking process To use and support with applications such as EPRO, our electronic system used for clinic letter processes and Webex our flexible telephone system. To be an accessible and central point of contact for service users, including patients and GP's Take responsibility for assigning caseloads / task management Demonstrate clear and concise methods of communication as you will be dealing with a variety of referral andpatient related queries. 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 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum, pro rata (incl of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 371-CHS994 Job locations MSK Community Specialist Services Wokingham RG40 3RG Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Ability to lead, support and work well within a team Excellent communication skills Multitask and provide admin support across different areas within our 3 services Show flexibility, compassion and understanding to develop our staff, services and better the patient 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 contact Gemma Myers email: gemma.myersberkshire.nhs.uk 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. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Ability to lead, support and work well within a team Excellent communication skills Multitask and provide admin support across different areas within our 3 services Show flexibility, compassion and understanding to develop our staff, services and better the patient 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 contact Gemma Myers email: gemma.myersberkshire.nhs.uk 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 Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Educated to 'A' level standard and with GCSEs in at least four subjects including English, Maths, or equivalent qualifications Customer Care Previous Experience Essential Experience of handling confidential and sensitive data Evidence of consistent achievement Previous experience of dealing with telephone queries Previous experience of working with different professions: clinical and non-clinicaL Desirable Specialist knowledge and experience gained from working in a IPASS setting for a minimum of two year Previous NHS experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Knowledge and understanding of the Health Service and current change environment Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Demonstrable understanding of customer care Demonstrate skills in team working and collective decision making Ability to work on own initiative Ability to be discreet and consider political sensitivities Ability to work under pressure Ability to work to tight deadlines Good Organisational skills and ability to prioritise Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Ability to communicate across all staff levels Experience of managing staff /a team Delegation and negotiation skills Complaint/conflict handling Effective handling of complex issues Experience of working within policies and procedures Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Educated to 'A' level standard and with GCSEs in at least four subjects including English, Maths, or equivalent qualifications Customer Care Previous Experience Essential Experience of handling confidential and sensitive data Evidence of consistent achievement Previous experience of dealing with telephone queries Previous experience of working with different professions: clinical and non-clinicaL Desirable Specialist knowledge and experience gained from working in a IPASS setting for a minimum of two year Previous NHS experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Knowledge and understanding of the Health Service and current change environment Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Demonstrable understanding of customer care Demonstrate skills in team working and collective decision making Ability to work on own initiative Ability to be discreet and consider political sensitivities Ability to work under pressure Ability to work to tight deadlines Good Organisational skills and ability to prioritise Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Ability to communicate across all staff levels Experience of managing staff /a team Delegation and negotiation skills Complaint/conflict handling Effective handling of complex issues Experience of working within policies and procedures 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 MSK Community Specialist Services Wokingham RG40 3RG Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)