Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Home First team in Buckinghamshire. 

The team is still in its infancy of becoming a substantive service and this provides team members with the opportunity to influence and contribute to growing and shaping the service. 

We are looking for motivated and skilled individuals to join the team, which supports patients that have recently been discharged from hospital, to regain their independence and remain in their own homes. 

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills,  exceptional IT skills and be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work.

The role will include a wide range of administrative duties to support the Home First Team, to provide and efficient and effective service.  

Main duties of the job

Duties include, but are not exhaustive of (for full Job Description, please see attached document): 

• To act as a point of contact for the public and staff, taking messages and transferring calls.
• To assist in recording staff rota’s/working patterns on the rostering database.
• To type letters, reports, documentation, and any other correspondence, including those which may be of a confidential nature.
• To use various methods to collect and present data, using excel and other systems/databases.
• To design and produce forms and tables/templates for the Home First Team
• To order uniform and other supplies.
•  To ensure any appropriate photocopying and filing is kept up to date
•  To use various databases to uploads referrals, record, and review information.
•  Report IT issues to the IT department and keep in close contact with them to ensure the work is carried out.
•   Demonstrate office procedures to visitors or new staff members as require
• Take minutes of team meeting
• To undertake duties directed by the service lead

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

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