CAMHS Team Administrator
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH15 2NT
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Administrator to join our Poole CAMHS team. You will work as part of our Administration Team to schedule ap...
To liaise with members of the public in their dealings with the team/service, some of whom may prove at times to be distressed or challenging in manner.
To liaise with other members of the CAMH Service to organise and deliver a safe and efficient office system to support sound patient care, consistent with good clinical governance guidelines, whilst helping the team to achieve targets and complete timely returns of information.
To support clinicians with their work including typing clinical letters and organising appointments.
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 specific experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an office environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with the NHS
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
- To show understanding of patient confidentiality
- Well developed skills in communicating effectively with clients and other professionals within and outside the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS organisation and protocols.
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Use of initiative and ability to work independently
- Ability to interact with clients and visitors in a professional manner
- Time management skills
Additional requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
Information Technology
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of using word processing, spreadsheets, databases and or presentation software to RSA 11 or equivalent standard.
- Experience using an electronic service user record
Desirable
- Experience using an electronic service user record
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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