Personal Assistant to CAMHS Heads of Service

Overview

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are looking for a self‑motivated, organised and proactive individual to join the team in the role of Personal Assistant to the two Heads of CAMHS. The role is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, potentially offered as a secondment, with flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work–life balance.

Berkshire Healthcare operates services for Children, Families and all age pathways across the whole of Berkshire. Services are operationally managed in two portfolios:
Children’s, Family and Neurodiversity Services (CFAN) and CAMHS, BEDS and LD Services.

The post works to provide high‑level administrative support to the Head of Service for CAMHS Access, Advice and Getting Help Services and the Head of Service for CAMHS Getting More Help, Targeted and Risk Support Services.

• Assist Heads of Service in organising electronic calendars, appointments, correspondence and office administration
• Co‑ordinate internal and external meetings and take minutes as required
• Monitor and prioritise all incoming communication (physical and electronic), distributing correspondence for action, drafting responses, process‑checking and follow‑through
• Ensure Heads of Service are briefed on correspondence and action taken; respond to or redirect designated emails that come in through the Heads of Service accounts
• Undertake a variety of administrative functions related to recruitment and terminations of staff, ensuring accurate staff information is collated and maintained confidentially
• Support Heads of Service in collating information for processing complaints, grievances or investigations while maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Be accountable for efficient and accurate data entry on the Electronic Staff Records (ESR) and E‑Manager system
• Work closely with other secretaries and administrative support within the Trust
• Participate in coordinating or leading special projects that facilitate the smooth functioning of the Heads of Service offices or support overall performance and achievement of the Trust
• Provide high standard, effective support to the Heads of Service

• 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

For further information about the role, please see the 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…