Administration Assistant Wareham
Job description
We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our Long Covid (Post Covid Syndrome) Service on a fixed term basis.
This is a part time post of 18.75 hours per week. You will be required to input data and notes to the clinical record system, book appointments, deal with queries and calls from patients and other usual admin duties. You will work as part of a very supportive team and training will be provided as needed.
If you are looking for a new challenge in a great team working in an evolving area of healthcare then please do get in touch. The role is initially fixed term with possible extension after that. The role is primarily remote working with occasional requirement to attend face to face team meetings and reviews
To provide a comprehensive, effective, and confidential secretarial and administrative service to Dorset Post Covid Syndrome Team
To attend meetings as required and take and transcribe formal minutes at meetings. To have access to team diaries, plan and organise activities and events including meetings and multi-disciplinary meetings with internal and external organisations as requested
To ensure that patient appointments are made effectively and in a timely manner using the Electronic Patient Record
To liaise with other agencies and units including other NHS healthcare Trusts; GP Practices, Social Services and Local Authorities; requesting, providing, and receiving confidential information as directed by the line manager.
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.
