Administrative Assistant - Strategy & Transformation Team

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is looking for a self-motivated Administrative Assistant to join the Strategy and Transformation Team. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment. The position involves working across Bournemouth and Poole, supporting the Transformation Team in various administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous administration/clerical experience.
• Experience in dealing with the general public.
• Previous NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Transformation Team.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in tasks.
• Assist in multitasking within a busy environment.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Team Skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade C or above

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset are seeking a self-motivated, friendly Administrative Assistant to join the Strategy and Transformation Team during an exciting and dynamic period. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent keyboard and audio skills, with keen attention to detail.

This full-time role requires good communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding service to the Transformation Team. Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment are essential. Good team skills are also required.

If you meet these requirements, we would like to hear from you.

Base Location: This post will require working across Bournemouth and Poole as needed

Interview Date: TBC

If you have previously applied for this position, please do not reapply.

Main duties of the job

For more details, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future, guiding how we treat our patients, visitors, and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, many of which are being transformed and developed following the merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Some services may move sites this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Interviewing managers will be happy to answer any specific questions during the interview process.

Details

• Date posted: 09 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 11 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 153-CO04517
• Job locations: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• GCSE Maths and English grade C or above (or equivalent)

Experience (Essential):

• Previous administration/clerical experience
• Experience in dealing with the general public
• Previous NHS experience

Desirable:

• Previous NHS clerical experience

Technical Skills (Essential):

• Good IT skills
• Minute-taking experience

Knowledge (Essential):

• Reasonable understanding of the NHS

Desirable:

• Experience in projects

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers