Team Administrator

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking a motivated part-time Team Administrator for their Christchurch Local Office. Ideal candidates will have solid administrative experience, particularly with financial tasks, and excellent IT skills. Join a dynamic healthcare team and help improve patient care within the community.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience.
• 3 knowledge and understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality.
• Experience of working in an administrative role within a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient timely filing system; both paper and electronic.
• Organise and prioritise routine and non-routine workload.
• Undertake any other duties as advised by the Admin Co-Ordinator.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Teamworking

Multitasking

Education

GCSE or equivalent experience

NVQ Level 2 in Administration or Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Team Administrator

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Are you an organised and motivated administrator looking for a rewarding role in healthcare?

We are seeking a Administrator to support our Teams in delivering a high-quality service across our organisation. You'll be based at Christchurch Local Office, Loring Road, Christchurch.

As an Administrator you will have strong administrative skills, experience in finance-related tasks such as processing orders and invoices, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident in IT skills, with experience of using databases and Microsoft Office, as well as experience of taking and transcribing meeting minutes in an accurate and timely manner.

This is a part time role covering three days per week.If you are passionate about contributing to the smooth running of essential healthcare services and want to make a difference in patient care, we would love for you to apply.

The ability to travel independently between teams within the Christchurch locality is required, having a full clean driving licence and own transport is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

Provide an efficient timely filing system; both paper and electronic to include archiving of records.

Be involved in the induction and training of new members of staff.Organise and prioritise routine and non-routine workload, liaising and communicating with colleagues to maintain a team approach.

Undertake any other duties as advised by the Admin Co-Ordinator and team managers.

Employment in this post requires Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

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

About us

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 almost 800,000 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job 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 [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience.
• 3 Knowledge and understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality.
• Recent previous experience of arranging meetings and minute taking.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Administration or Yes Certification/ Customer Service.

Job Specific Experience

• A clear understanding of financial resources.
• 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.
• Experience of working in an administrative role within a fast paced environment.
• Experience of working with or within the NHS in an equivalent or similar role.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

• Effective at team working and interacting and communicating with colleagues.
• Ability to work to a high level of accuracy.
• Be able to multitask, perform under pressure within a time frame and deal with competing priorities.

Information Technology

• Experience of using Microsoft Office software including Outlook, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Accurate, fast typing and keyboard skills

Business travel

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust