Receptionist/Administrator | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bridport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator for Bridport Hospital. You will support the Outpatient Reception and Administration team, handling busy reception duties and a range of administrative tasks to assist local community hospital services.

The role requires a positive, flexible attitude and a commitment to best practice. The successful candidate will be part of a 7,000-strong workforce, contributing to healthy communities across Dorset with a

Qualifications

• Standard DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Cover busy reception and associated admin tasks as described in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Cover Main Reception desk.
• Make and change patient appointments.
• Coordinate with outgoing clinics.
• Maintain office supplies via e-procurement systems.
• Deal with patient enquiries in person and by telephone.
• Process clinic change notifications as directed by the line manager.
• Share skills and knowledge with colleagues to maintain best practice.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

IT skills

Appointment scheduling

Tools

e-procurement systems

Job description

Receptionist/Administrator | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

You have an opportunity to join the Outpatient Reception and Administration team at Bridport Hospital.We are a small friendly unit of dedicated staff working to support the local Community Hospital services and a wide range of clinics from Yeovil and Dorset County Hospital.

The post will require a positive, flexible and proactive approach to cover a busy reception together with associated administrative procedures and responsibilities as detailed in the attached Job Description.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

The main duties will be covering Main Reception desk, making and changing patient appointments, outcoming clinics, maintaining office supplies via e-procurement systems, dealing with patient enquiries in person and by telephone, processing clinic change notifications as directed by line manager.

Assisting the team by sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues to maintain best practice.

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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust