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Lead Administrator Perinatal Mental Health Services

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Bournemouth, BH4 8EP

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

1 September 2026

1 days left

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to lead our fast paced, admini...

In collaboration with the Perinatal Community Team Lead and Perinatal Admin Colleagues.

  • Develop, provide and maintain comprehensive administration support to and Head of Service, Perinatal Community Team Lead.
  • Undertake specific and defined pieces of work to support the and Head of Service and Perinatal Community Team Lead to include delivering on National and local targets, which includes being responsible for ensuring the referral system and waiting list tool are manged within agreed timescales
  • Producing reports to support management decision making, and responsibility for monitoring activity and data via power Bi.
  • Line manager, support and offer guidance to Medical Secretaries, Administrators and Ward Clerk on the inpatient unit. Oversee the administration systems and processes.
  • To be adaptable, flexible and able to prioritise and manage time efficiently. To be able to delegate tasks and ensure completion.
  • Communicate effectively at different levels of the service and organisation, in both verbal and written form, having good clerical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

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

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

  • Relevant degree or equivalent level of training and experience Or Relevant diploma or equivalent level of training and experience, plus further management knowledge or experience to degree level equivalent.
  • Significant experience in Microsoft Office Package to include Outlook, Word, Excel

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a customer focused environment

Desirable

  • A minimum of one year's experience within a comparable role and level of responsibility

Managerial/supervisory experience

Essential

  • Experience in managing staff
  • Ability to use own initiative within sphere of responsibility

Desirable

  • Demonstrates an understanding of audits

Finance and Resources

Essential

  • Ability to contribute to budget management and liaise with finance team

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

18 August 2026

Last checked

20 August 2026

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About the employer

DHU
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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