Secretary

An exciting opportunity has become available within Dorset HealthCare. We are looking for someone with excellent computer and communication skills to work within the Dorset Bladder and Bowel Continence Service as a Secretary. Supervised by the Team Lead. Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Answering the telephone and dealing with patient queries, passing messages onto clinician’s, taking referrals over the phone, booking appointments, appointment letters, scanning documents, checking emails and signposting accordingly.

Using the clinical computer systems mainly SystmOne and Essity Delivery Service, (our pad provision service) to ensure incoming queries are handled quickly and effectively – this will include dealing with; Registering patients to the service, appointments, clinic letters and discharges, documentation requests, room bookings, ordering stock, carrying out audits etcAt 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Armes Job title: Continence Nurse Advisor/ Associated Team Lead Email address: helen. armes@nhs. net Telephone number: 01305 25997801202 443111