Team Administrator

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 March 2025

Job summary

Our At Risk Mental State (ARMS) team is expanding, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Team Administrator

The At Risk Mental State (ARMS) is a specialist mental health service based on NICE-recommended interventions, including comprehensive psychological assessment and interventions for ARMS/ psychosis and co-existing mental health problems (depression, anxiety, emerging personality disorder, substance misuse). These are supported with family interventions, care coordination, social prescribing, and education/employment support.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong attention to detail to provide comprehensive administrative support to the team.

You will require the ability to multi-task and work flexibly to manage the workload in accordance with agreed quality standards, and demonstrate a good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes including Outlook and Word.

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

Main duties of the job

To provide efficient administrative and supportwithin the Early Intervention services

To support all staff and doctors in the office by undertakingadministrative and clerical duties with administration work,referrals to EIS, scheduling of appointments, team meetingminutes, professionals meeting minutes, typing clinic letters.

To liaise with members of the public in their dealings with theteam/service, some of whom may prove at times to bedistressed, challenging, or aggressive in manner.

To liaise with other EIS team members to organise anddeliver a safe and efficient office system to support soundpatient care, consistent with clinical governance, whilsthelping the team to achieve targets and complete timelyreturns of information.

To provide information to patients, staff, carers, relatives, GPs, Community Health Teams, relating to appointments, patient care, service pathways and meetings, verbally by telephone, face to face or written in a tactful and courteous manner often requiring non-clinical advice involving careful analysis of delicate situations regarding patient care, requiring knowledge of patient confidentiality.

To maintain records including computerised systems to include electronic health record RIO, databases and spreadsheets required by the Team, e.g. therapy waiting information, group therapy lists, trackers of doctors' clinic appointment letters.

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.

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year p.a.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M542.24A

Job locations

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Ensbury Park, Bournemouth

BH10 4EU


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

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

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

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

  • RSA Standard II Word Processing or equivalent
  • Ability to identify priority and to meet tight deadline

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a busy office

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Information Technology

Essential

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of the Internet

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

  • Professional manner when liaising with service users and others
Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

  • RSA Standard II Word Processing or equivalent
  • Ability to identify priority and to meet tight deadline

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a busy office

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Information Technology

Essential

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of the Internet

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

  • Professional manner when liaising with service users and others

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

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Ensbury Park, Bournemouth

BH10 4EU


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

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Ensbury Park, Bournemouth

BH10 4EU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Service lead

Simon Potterton

spotterton@nhs.net

01202584336

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year p.a.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M542.24A

Job locations

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Ensbury Park, Bournemouth

BH10 4EU


Supporting documents

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