Speech & Language Therapy Administration Assistant

Are you looking for a challenge or change of career if so we have an exciting opportunity within Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust ASLT Team for an administration assistant. This post is based at Tilehurst Clinic in Reading though we do occasionally need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality - both East and West Berkshire,

• Supporting the ASLT team on a day to day basis
• Dealing with telephone calls and enquiries
• Booking appointments
• Using RIO patient held records
• Producing communication booklets and other SLT materials for clients
• Updating all patient related leaflets/handouts
• Actively participate in team meetings
• Work flexibly in response to service need across multiple sites
  
  We are looking for someone with experience and motivation and a desire to be part of a small but enthusiastic team. You will work alongside the ASLT admin team based within Tilehurst.
An interest in ASLT is essential and some understanding of our work is needed to be demonstrated at interview. You should have relevant NHS management/admin experience and a knowledge of RIO is an advantage. You must have up to date IT skills and be confident in dealing with people on the telephone. It is essential that you have full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. You will need to be fully competent and confident in using computer programmes to prepare communication aids such as books or boards. After initial training you will be required to undertake tasks independently so need to be able to manage your time efficiently.

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