Total 2 job vacancies by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an experienced Band 4 Medical Secretary/P.A. to support the Consultant Psychiatrists and medical teams for Haven and Harbour Ward.

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

To provide Medical Secretary and P.A. services to the Consultant Psychiatrists and teams including maintaining an electronic diary of appointments, taking messages as appropriate, drafting correspondence/replies and dealing with confidential information relating to patients and medical staff.

Contribute to the implementation and administration of computer data collection systems ensuring information is recorded accurately and on a regular and timely basis.

To ensure the provision of an effective and efficient secretarial and administrative support to the wider clinical team including dealing with telephone enquiries, relatives, GP’S, social workers and other agencies maintaining good communication between all of the Adult Inpatient Teams and Services.

To maintain and co-ordinate annual leave and study leave for the Consultants ensuring the service is adequately covered.

When required to maintain confidential files concerning patients’ correspondence, reports and departmental matters in line with NHS procedures

To collect and submit statistical returns for the teams.

To ensure that an up to date data scanning and filing system is maintained providing statistics as and when required.

The post holder may be required to process distressing information relating to service users, e.g. typing letters/mental health reports.

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.

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 Prince’s 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

An unique opportunity has come about for the Admin Team Leader for the Memory Assessment Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has experience of managing staff, with excellent administrative skills. The role requires the Admin Team Leader to be able to drive and have their own car. The base for this role is at Alderney but the admin team are all over Dorset. The Memory Assessment Services works 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Day to day management of the admin staff ensuring that all tasks are delegated and that there is cover from 9am-5pm.

Responsibility for the recruitment, induction, training and development of all the admin team. Providing support and supervision for all the admin team.

Work with the Team Leaders and Service Lead for Memory Assessment Service to ensure the consistent implementation of trust policies, procedures and protocols.

To ensure the provision of an effective admin service within MAS Dorset.

To provide administrative support to MAS Team Leaders.

To manage the administrative services and staff for MAS Dorset

To operate a range of confidential manual and computerised information record systems and to develop new systems in line with policy.

To ensure that the administration team provide a high standard of Customer Care, prompting, adapting and sharing good practice between departments and team.

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.

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 Prince’s 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


This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jul 2024