Administrative Assistant | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Wimborne Adult Community Mental Health Team are looking for an Administrative Assistant working Monday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Tuesday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Wednesday 9.00am to 1.00pm.

The ideal applicant will be used to and enjoy working in a demanding role and above all, have the ability to remain calm and resilient in a busy and challenging environment.

An administrative and/or customer service background is required with excellent keyboard skills and strong telephone reception experience. A typing/word processing qualification is required as part of the role is typing etters and reports which are dictated by clinical staff.

Telephone reception.

Covering outpatient reception in person.

Data entry of accurate information on patient records systems, databases, and spreadsheets etc.

Typing clinic letters & other documentation.

Some minute taking for meetings.

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.