Job Description

Job Title: Administrator

Trust Location: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

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Hours: 15 hours per week

Working Pattern: Between, Monday - Friday ( 9:00 - 17:00)

Start ASAP Until 29th of May, 2026

What you'll be responsible for:

Job Summary:

The postholder will work as a member of the Children in Care service, coordinating and providing administrative support to a designated operational team, including collating and inputting data.

The postholder will ensure good communications are maintained across the service, being the first point of contact for the service. The postholder will work under the direction and supervision of the senior Administrator.

You'll learn the following whilst working at the trust:

1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS

2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times

3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the administration team/Senior Administrator in the development and maintenance of efficient and effective office procedures and administrative tasks Administer all office systems, both electronic and hard copy, across the service, ensuring that services run smoothly through having well planned and organised administrative systems and processes in place Assist in the efficient and accurate recording of data on all electronic systems Organise room bookings and assist in room preparation prior to and after service or visitor meetings Maintain effective communication across the team, taking phone calls and either directing the caller to the appropriate team member or taking messages as required Operate office equipment, including printers, faxes, PCs and telephones Assist in the preparation, collection, photocopying, printing and processing of materials for management and service information and meetings Support the administration team to organise all outgoing mail, ensuring mail is ready for collection as given times. Sort and distribute incoming mail. Ensure the distribution of service user and staff communications and information across the service as required Support projects within the service by undertaking various administrative and clerical tasks Reflect on own areas of development to support the administration team and engage in regular support and supervision meetings Measure own personal goals and ensure they align to the wider Trust goals and strategic objectives Comply with all statutory, legislative and local policies applicable to this post Support and maintain health, safety and security across the service Undertake any ad-hoc duties as required by the Service Manager

You'll have the following skills/experience:

Confident and effective interpersonal and communication skills Ability to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others Ability to use a practical problem solving approach in everyday situations Good IT skills, with an ability to navigate around various systems and software packages, such as Outlook, MS Office, the internet and databases Ability to work effectively in a team and to work under direction on routine tasks without the need for supervision Ability to work flexibly as required, with the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the post Previous knowledge and experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties.

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week

Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days

- call us anytime

Multi locational

- work across neighbouring Trusts

Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go

- access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone

Varied working options to suit your lifestyle

- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements

Training and development opportunities

- Keep up with the essentials and more

Build holiday allowance for every shift you work

- your work life balance is important to us

Stakeholder pension scheme available

- a flexible future for you and yours

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.

As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 12.21 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 83264