Assertive Outreach West Team Admninistrator
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Weymouth, DT4 0QEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£15,456 to £16,485
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
The Assertive Outreach West Service supports people living with severe and enduring mental illness (SMI) to engage with treatment, maintain their well...
Provide administrative support to the multidisciplinary team, Team Leader, and Consultant Psychiatrist. Responsibilities include coordinating and supporting Professional meetings, MDT professional meetings, and other routine administrative tasks. Provide administrative support to clients, carers, relatives, and both internal and external stakeholders. Record and distribute minutes for risk planning and risk management meetings. Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries professionally and efficiently. Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office, supporting the Team Leader with a range of administrative duties. Undertake Winscribe transcription for doctors and maintain accurate clinical and administrative records.
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.
Skills/Experience/Attribute
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Administration or Customer Service
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalnat
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of arranging meetings, taking minutes, and managing diaries.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- Commitment to providing high-quality support to colleagues, service users, carers, and partner agencies.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Skills
Essential: - Experience of using Microsoft Office software including Outlook.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance, and data protection
- Awareness of mental health services and the needs of service users and carers.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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