Job overview

Are you an experienced administrator looking to progress within or join the NHS? We're looking for a highly motivated and organised Admin Co-Ordinator to join our supportive team at Westhaven Community Hospital.

You will be responsible for supporting, leading and developing an administrative team and will be primarily based at Westhaven Community Hospital. This role is vital to the effective running of the service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of our reception team/ward clerks and ICRT administrator based at Westhaven Community Hospital as well as ensuring that efficient admin support is provided to the clinical team. There could be a requirement to cross cover as and when needed within the wider administrative team.

You will need excellent IT skills, strong organisational capabilities, you will need to be able to build effective working relationships and have a friendly approach. In return we offer a robust induction plan, great staff networks, flexible working and future development opportunities.

This role is a part time role of 30 hours per week Monday to Friday. We would be flexible with how these hours can be met and would consider some remote working. This can be discussed further at interview stage. This is a fixed term / secondment post (please link in with current line manager before applying).

For more information, please contact: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

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

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.

·       To manage the receptionists, ward clerks and ICRT Administrator at Westhaven Hospital

·       Hold responsibility for the recruitment, induction, training and development of all administration team members; providing support and supervision to all members of the team.

·       Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

·       To facilitate the smooth running of the service throughout the year by effective coordination of rotas and by keeping attendance, annual leave and sickness records.

·       Provide advice and support on admin issues across the service and undertake specific project work, as required.

Working for our organisation

 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.