To ensure the provision of effective and efficient secretarial and administrative support within the Dorset Pain Management Service. The post will be based at Shelley Road providing administrative support to the clinical staff and at times reception duties to support patients in clinic. The post holder will be part of the East Team who also have a base at Poole Community Clinic.
The Dorset Pain Management Service is a vibrant service, consisting of an inter-professional team. We employ modernised clinical practice to help people coping with chronic, non-malignant pain lead meaningful lives.
Our pan-Dorset service offers individual interventions and group programmes in various locations county wide; these are delivered by two teams across the county. The staff mix includes pain consultants, psychologists, specialist physiotherapists, pain and mental health nurses and occupational therapists, therapy assistants, trainees from various departments and our hardworking admin support team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To ensure that all correspondence is dealt with promptly and efficiently.
2. To ensure that patient appointments are made where necessary, including home visits.
3. To maintain the effective distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced 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.
Working for our organisation:
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.
What working for us will provide:
1. 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions).
2. Excellent NHS pension scheme.
3. Health and wellbeing services.
4. Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours.
5. Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals.
6. Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs.
7. Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust.
8. Relocation costs where applicable.
9. Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave.
10. NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more.
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