
Job overview
We are looking for a friendly and experienced administrator to join our busy team based at St Ann's Hospital.
The Home Treatment Team provides intensive short-term support to people experiencing a mental health crisis, helping them receive care and treatment safely at home instead of being admitted to hospital.
The post holder will work with the team to provide administrative support in managing referrals and discharges, coordinating appointments, maintaining confidential patient records, handling clinical correspondence, minute taking and supporting effective communication between healthcare professionals, patients, and external agencies.
This post is part-time 22.5 hours per week, working a pattern of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday each week, and in return we can offer an office with a sea view and a friendly supportive team.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Main duties of the job
To provide full administrative support to the Home Treatment Team in an efficient and professional manner
Data entry on patient electronic records including referrals, appointment and uploading clinical documentation.
Administration of clinical documentation - including clinic letters and discharge summaries.
To assist the Team Leads with the administration of the Health Roster
You will have good customer care communication skills, an excellent telephone manner, attention to detail, and previous experience working in a busy office environment. You must be able to work accurately under pressure, prioritise tasks, whilst remaining calm and courteous and be able to work well as part of a team.
There may be a requirement to travel to other locations if needed.
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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Person specification
Information Technology
Essential
- Demonstrates experience of word processing and spreadsheets. Good standard keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic service user record.
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a similar office environment
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS organisation and protocols
- Knowledge of working within a team
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Good time management skills e.g. To be able to work to tight deadlines
- Good organisational skills and ability to organise own workload
- Willing to undertake further training as required by the Trust to ensure Health & Safety standards are met
- Professional manner in dealing with emotive material and challenging behaviour from clients
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- GCSE Level English Language or equivalent
- Well-developed skills in communicating effectively with clients and other professionals within and outside the NHS
Desirable
- ECDL
- RSA 2 keyboard skills; audio typing and word processing or equivalent experience
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This advert is for Team Administrator with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £15,456 - £16,485 p.a.. The contract type is Permanent: 3 days per week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - role is office based. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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