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 Completing the admin and clerical tasks for the community in patient unit daily Maintaining medical files Preparing documentation for admission and discharge Communicating with external providers to arrange appointments, transport and investigations 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 Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Recent administrative/ clerical work experience Excellent Communication skills, verbal and written Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Knowledge of IT 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. 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: Recent administrative/ clerical work experience Excellent Communication skills, verbal and written Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Knowledge of IT 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. 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 NVQ's in administration ECDL or equivalent Basic Literacy and numeracy Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of personal development Person Specification Education/Qualifications /Training Essential NVQ's in administration ECDL or equivalent Basic Literacy and numeracy Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of personal development 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 Oakwood Ward Reading RG30 4EJ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)