Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Administrator

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

The East Dorset Hub is offering an exciting opportunity for a part-time Team Administrator to join our dedicated team. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to provide high-quality administrative support within a dynamic healthcare environment.

As a Team Administrator, you will work collaboratively as part of an administrative team, delivering flexible and efficient support to staff and community teams. Your role will involve handling confidential information, managing referrals, and responding to telephone enquiries from patients, carers, GPs, and other professionals. Strong communication skills and discretion are essential, as you will often be the first point of contact for the service.

You will need excellent organisational skills, the ability to multitask, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Word, and Excel). A calm and approachable manner is vital for managing a busy workload and maintaining positive interactions with service users and professionals.

The East Dorset Hub operates from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, providing patient-centred care in the community. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with Dorset hospitals and GP practices to reduce hospital admissions and promote holistic care and wellbeing.

This is a part-time position (15 hours per week) based at St Leonards.

Main duties of the job

To provide a flexible, comprehensive, safe and efficient confidential administrative and office systems service to support the delivery of excellent patient care.

To manage referrals effectively and liaise with services to avoid duplication.

To ensure that patients and contacts with the service are dealt with in a friendly, empathetic and professional manner and to help ensure that the patient's experience is positive.

To deal with confidential, contentious and urgent material proactively in a sensitive and appropriate manner, exercising analytical skills and sound judgement.

Work as part of an efficient and professional team.

To work systematically and develop communication networks that contributes effectively to the service provided.

Employment in this post requires aStandard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be funded by the Trust. Applicants subscribed to the DBS update service may present a valid certificate instead.

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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£9,974 to £10,783 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C297.25A

Job locations

St Leonards Hospital

Ringwood Road

Ferndown

BH24 2RR


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, Skills Training

Essential

  • General Education to GCSE standard or equivalent. (English and Maths)
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge of office procedures
  • RSA Level 2 or equivalent level of IT skill

Job Specific Experience

Essential

  • Previous Administration role
  • Experience of interacting with the public

Information Technology

Essential

  • Previous computer experience
  • Accurate typing and keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience in using Sytmn One or Patient Records

Personan Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
  • Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills Training

Essential

  • General Education to GCSE standard or equivalent. (English and Maths)
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge of office procedures
  • RSA Level 2 or equivalent level of IT skill

Job Specific Experience

Essential

  • Previous Administration role
  • Experience of interacting with the public

Information Technology

Essential

  • Previous computer experience
  • Accurate typing and keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience in using Sytmn One or Patient Records

Personan Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
  • Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

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

St Leonards Hospital

Ringwood Road

Ferndown

BH24 2RR


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

St Leonards Hospital

Ringwood Road

Ferndown

BH24 2RR


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 Health & Social Care Coordinator

Linda Lockyer

linda.lockyer1@nhs.net

07776790624

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£9,974 to £10,783 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C297.25A

Job locations

St Leonards Hospital

Ringwood Road

Ferndown

BH24 2RR


Supporting documents

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