Administration Assistant

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you want to be part of the Mental Health Rehabilitation Services in Dorset?

We currently looking for an administration assistance to provide support to our community rehab service across Dorset, based predominately in Boscombe.

Nationally it has been recognised that rehabilitation is an area that has often been overlooked for investment and modernisation. We are proud to say the Trust in conjunction with our local Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group have recently completed a review of our Rehabilitation Services in Dorset and secured significant additional funding to redevelop and expand the services that we provide. This includes a dedicated pan Dorset Community based Rehabilitation Team.

The rehab team supports people who have chronic and disabling mental health problems that may be treatment resistant and who have previously spent long periods in hospital.

We are looking for people who are reliable, committed and dedicated, who have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise their work.

There will be a robust induction package provided for all staff.

If you want to be part of this dynamic, forward-thinking service, we are keen to hear from you. For further information please contact our admin lead Suzette Crompton on 07823607860

Main duties of the job

To ensure the provision of a professional, efficient and confidential administration service to the Mental Health Rehabilitation Team.

This role provides administrative support predominately to the Community rehab team, including the medical team however some cover may be required for other parts of the service.

All post holders will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychology Assistants, Support Time Recovery Workers, Employment Specialists, Social Workers, Care Managers, Admin Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Medical Staffing.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generousrelocationpackage of up to £10,000. For further details onrelocationexpenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net Recommend a friend Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash! Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £250 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!

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.

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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level English Language or equivalent
• Good standard keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proficient in MS word

Desirable

• RSA 2 keyboard skills; audio typing and word processing

Communication Skills

Essential

• Well-developed skills in communicating effectively with clients and other professionals within and outside the NHS
• Ability to maintain and deal with issues of confidentiality

Personal qualities / attributes

Essential

• Good time management skills e.g. To be able to work to tight deadlines
• Good organisational skills and ability to organise/prioritise own workload

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a similar office environment
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team along with a demonstrated ability to work on own initiative whilst being a team player

Desirable

• Experience of working within the care sector