We are recruiting a Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Dorset All-Age Community Eating Disorder Service, a large multidisciplinary team within Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
This job-share role provides comprehensive PA and administrative support to Community Consultants, working as part of a pool of PAs. The postholder will manage a varied workload including diary management, meeting coordination, and wider service administration, requiring effective prioritisation, organisation, and the ability to work independently.
We are seeking someone with proven senior administrative experience, ideally within the NHS, with excellent communication skills and a proactive, flexible approach. Knowledge of NHS systems, including ESR, would be advantageous.
The role is based at Kings Park Hospital (with a planned relocation to St Ann’s Hospital in 2027) or in Trinity Street, Dorchester, .
Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
You will take overall responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and confidential secretarial and administrative service to the community consultants within the Eating Disorders Service and his/her team of medical staff.
You will co-ordinate the workload of the community consultants including organising outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact
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Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
