Admin Assistant

Job overview

We have a full time admin assistant post in the District Nursing Team based in Blandford Hospital. You will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and IT literate.

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

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for liaising with patients, staff and the general public and to deal with enquiries in a kind and courteous manner.

To ensure that telephones are answered promptly and enquiries are dealt with in an efficient and effective manner.

To respond to internal and external telephone, written and email communications.  Communication will largely be with work colleagues, patients/carers in the community, visitors, general public and/or other external contacts.

To work within standard administrative procedures and to seek guidance from their line manager as appropriate.

Detailed job description and main 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 contact [email protected]