Job overview
We’re excited to offer this opportunity within our Admin & Clerical workforce.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our busy Delivery suite within Bournemouth Maternity on permanent contract. The successful applicants will join a well established team who administer the delivery suite
Applicants should have excellent administrative/clerical experience, and good computer skills. You need to be organised and be able to cope with the day-to-day work that is undertaken by the team. There is a requirement for accuracy, attention to detail and an ability to work in an efficient and timely manner at all times. It is a very busy environment with a constant flow of traffic from all areas within the unit.
1 x 30 hours
There is shift work involved over a 4 week rota. There is 3 shift patterns are:
Early- 6am until 2pm
Late- 2pm until 10pm
Night- 10pm - 6am
There will be two weekends to work over the 4 week rolling rota.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Maintain confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years experience in a similar role or administrative experience and/or qualification
- Good team worker, flexible and adaptable to change
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
- The ability to use own initiative when appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths (minimum grade C/4) or equivalent
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be able to work in busy and demanding environment
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This advert is for Maternity Administration Assistant with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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