Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Team Adminstrator

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Administrator tojoin the Community Mental Health Teams across Dorset. This is a full time post of 37.5hours per week, to be flexible between Monday and Friday.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team of Physical Health Support Workers working across Primary and Secondary Care. The main duties will include typing appointment letters and dealing with incoming mail and telephone calls, diary coordination, including booking and rescheduling appointments with patients.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, an organised and methodical approach to their duties and enjoy a very driven administrative role. They must also be a team player who can respond quickly and easily to changing priorities and demands. Exceptional organisational and IT skills are essential for this role as well the ability to prioritise tasks and workload. A flexible, co-operative approach will be important, as you will be joining a busy, friendly team, where you will receive regular supervision.

An understanding of the NHS is preferable but not essential, along with experience of working with an electronic patient record system.

We welcome informal enquiries, please contact Monika Dhliwayo on 07775035400

Applications from candidates that require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team of Physical Health Support Workers working across Primary and Secondary Care. The main duties will include diary coordination, including booking and rescheduling appointments with patients, typing appointment letters and dealing with incoming mail and telephone calls.

To provide administrative and organisational support to physical health support workers including providing typing/word processing together with a high level of communication, telephone skills and a high degree of initiative.

You will operate a range of confidential manual and computerised information record systems; accurately maintain service user files and other local recording systems.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M095.25

Job locations

Blandford Hospital

The Mildown Unit, Blandford Hospital, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum

DT11 7DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

  • Min 5 GCSE or equivalent
  • RSA Stage II

Desirable

  • Shorthand Qualification

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Secretarial experience
  • Experience and competence with using various computer software packages
  • Ability to organise own work schedule

Desirable

  • Minute taking skills

Skills Ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to learn/use integrated patient information systems including System One and RIO
  • Knowledge of word processing and excellent audio typing skills
  • Good telephone and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate a mature approach with the proven ability to remain calm under difficult circumstances

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • The ability to use own initiative and to work alone with minimum guidance
Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

  • Min 5 GCSE or equivalent
  • RSA Stage II

Desirable

  • Shorthand Qualification

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Secretarial experience
  • Experience and competence with using various computer software packages
  • Ability to organise own work schedule

Desirable

  • Minute taking skills

Skills Ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to learn/use integrated patient information systems including System One and RIO
  • Knowledge of word processing and excellent audio typing skills
  • Good telephone and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate a mature approach with the proven ability to remain calm under difficult circumstances

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • The ability to use own initiative and to work alone with minimum guidance

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blandford Hospital

The Mildown Unit, Blandford Hospital, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum

DT11 7DD


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blandford Hospital

The Mildown Unit, Blandford Hospital, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum

DT11 7DD


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SMI Physical Health Service Lead

Monika Dhliwayo

m.dhliwayo@nhs.net

07775035400

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M095.25

Job locations

Blandford Hospital

The Mildown Unit, Blandford Hospital, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum

DT11 7DD


Supporting documents

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