Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Team Secretary

The closing date is 11 December 2025

Job summary

To provide efficient secretarial, administrative and reception support within the Dorset Community All Age Eating Disorders Service.

To support all Eating Disorder clinical staff by undertaking administrative and clerical duties including registering referrals, scheduling of appointments, typing all therapists' letters, team meeting minutes, professionals meeting minutes, as well as reception duties and answering and appropriately directing all calls into the service.

Main duties of the job

The Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Team Secretary who preferably has a comprehensive knowledge of NHS secretarial and administrative procedures. This is a busy position and requires the post holder to be highly organised in co-ordinating their workload to efficiently meet the needs of the service. In this role you will receive peer support and supervision sessions.

You will be joining a friendly, dynamic, professional multi-disciplinary team in a high paced environment where a flexible and adaptable approach with excellent multi-tasking abilities as well as a good understanding of Microsoft Office and a minimum of RSA/OCR II Typing / word processing qualification or equivalent is required. A working knowledge of RiO would be preferable.

The role will be based at Trinity Street in Dorchester

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

If you have any queries about any aspect of the role or need additional information please contact Karen Bareham, Lead Administrator or Hannah Zillner, Clinical Manager on 0300 019 1771.

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.

Details

Date posted

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£19,949 to £21,278 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-M364.25A

Job locations

Trinity Court

20 Trinity Street

Dorchester

DT1 1TU


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.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

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 contact dhc.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.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

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 contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TRAINING

Essential

  • Well-developed skills in communicating effectively with clients and other professionals within and outside the NHS

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Recent previous experience within a comparable role.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / RESOURCES

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and data base management

Desirable

  • RiO training

PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Good time management skills e.g. To be able to work to tight deadlines
Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TRAINING

Essential

  • Well-developed skills in communicating effectively with clients and other professionals within and outside the NHS

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Recent previous experience within a comparable role.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / RESOURCES

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and data base management

Desirable

  • RiO training

PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Good time management skills e.g. To be able to work to tight deadlines

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

Trinity Court

20 Trinity Street

Dorchester

DT1 1TU


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

Trinity Court

20 Trinity Street

Dorchester

DT1 1TU


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:

Lead Administrator

Karen Bareham

dhc.eatingdisorders@nhs.net

03000191771

Details

Date posted

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£19,949 to £21,278 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-M364.25A

Job locations

Trinity Court

20 Trinity Street

Dorchester

DT1 1TU


Supporting documents

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