Job summary
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you will be part of a busy and supportive team?
We're recruiting a part-time administrator to joinBuckinghamshire Talking Therapies. The role is part-time working 18.75 hours/2.3 days per week.
A team that puts staff wellbeing and patient care at the heart of everything they do? If so, the Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression service has a great opportunity for you!
Want to know what it's like to work for Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies? Open the 'What it's like to work for Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies'pdf to see what our team members have to say!
Main duties of the job
Our administrators are a vital part of our team, with a large number of clients across the county we literally couldn't provide high quality care without them; and that's where you come in. If you have good keyboard, administration and computer skills along with a good telephone manner and enjoy liaising between team members and clients in a busy environment, then this is the opportunity for you.
As a valued team member we will support you to develop your skills and knowledge, there will be opportunities for you to obtain further qualifications as well as your yearly appraisal review.
If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment, have a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, this role is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a fast moving and supportive environment.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a nationally recognized, high-performing, and innovative service. Visit our website (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/bucks-talking-therapies/) to find out how we support over 12,000 adults to manage their common mental health difficulties.
Staff wellbeing is a top priority - We have a very active, award winning, in- service wellbeing team and take a pride in our supportive, collaborative, and productive culture.
The Trust hosts the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research and the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre. Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies is actively involved in research, and the service benefits from being a member of the Oxford Academic Health Science Network Anxiety and Depression Network led by Professor David Clark.
There may be opportunities for flexible or hybrid working if appropriate, and this would be subject to service need.
Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies have bases located within Aylesbury and High Wycombe, and we use additional clinic space around the county. Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes is essential.
We expect our staff to share and demonstrate our values and be caring, safe and excellent in everything we do, constantly striving to improve the quality of care we provide and the experience that patients can expect.
For further information, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a nationally recognized, high-performing, and innovative service. Visit our website (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/bucks-talking-therapies/) to find out how we support over 12,000 adults to manage their common mental health difficulties.
Staff wellbeing is a top priority - We have a very active, award winning, in- service wellbeing team and take a pride in our supportive, collaborative, and productive culture.
The Trust hosts the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research and the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre. Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies is actively involved in research, and the service benefits from being a member of the Oxford Academic Health Science Network Anxiety and Depression Network led by Professor David Clark.
There may be opportunities for flexible or hybrid working if appropriate, and this would be subject to service need.
Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies have bases located within Aylesbury and High Wycombe, and we use additional clinic space around the county. Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes is essential.
We expect our staff to share and demonstrate our values and be caring, safe and excellent in everything we do, constantly striving to improve the quality of care we provide and the experience that patients can expect.
For further information, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- 'A' Level/ relevant NVQ III standard or equivalent/previous experience in an Administration Assistant role.
- Ability to "type and talk" in order to take referral information and process referrals accurately and efficiently.
- Proven experience of working in an administrative role.
- Ability to deal with the public in a polite and effective manner
- Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff in a confident and effective way
- Ability to produce good quality emails and letters
- Organisational skills/managing diary systems and tracking information
- Desire to attend courses relating to role as appropriate
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team Excellent telephone manner Professional approach
Desirable criteria
Desirable
- Working knowledge of email systems, RIO and PCMIS
- Data analysis and interpretation skills
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- 'A' Level/ relevant NVQ III standard or equivalent/previous experience in an Administration Assistant role.
- Ability to "type and talk" in order to take referral information and process referrals accurately and efficiently.
- Proven experience of working in an administrative role.
- Ability to deal with the public in a polite and effective manner
- Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff in a confident and effective way
- Ability to produce good quality emails and letters
- Organisational skills/managing diary systems and tracking information
- Desire to attend courses relating to role as appropriate
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team Excellent telephone manner Professional approach
Desirable criteria
Desirable
- Working knowledge of email systems, RIO and PCMIS
- Data analysis and interpretation skills
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
