Business Support for Children in Care
Job summary
This is a job opportunity to join a friendly and enthusiastic team delivering administrative support to the Dorset Children in Care Health Team in the Review Health Assessment process as well as supporting the Children In Care Health Team (CiCHT) in providing the delivery of the Children In Care Health Agenda.
Work with team to ensure effective office cover during office hours (8.30am - 5:00pm).
- 12 month fixed term/secondment, Dorchester based 30 hours per week (0.8wte)
Main duties of the job
To support in the co-ordination of statutory Review Health Assessments and child related adoption medicals.
Collate and formulate statistical data required relating to Key Performance Indicators in relation to Review Health Assessments,
Develop, manage and maintain a full range of office systems, including filing, prioritising correspondence and message taking.
Be confident in telephone communication with staff/carers and young people, taking appropriate action in dealing with correspondence as required, ensuring information is passed on to relevant team members/person.
To create and maintain CiC health records in line with GDPR policy and procedures including archiving of records.
Compile, collate and display data gathered with due regard for patient/client confidentiality in line with the data protection act and Dorset Healthcare (DHC) information governance policies.
Be confident in using general secretarial skills, word processing, database, and have experience of creating graphs, charts and pie charts.
To ensure health information is kept up to date on SystmOne and local authority information system 'MOSAIC', and input activity data daily/monthly.
To act as point of contact for all agencies, disciplines and Heads of Service
About us
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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 candidates 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
- Ability to work on own initiative and own judgement honest / discreet and loyal
- Conscientious & adaptable attitude to work
- Thorough, with strong attention to detail and ability to work to high standards and within quality framework
- Exceptional demonstrable organisational skills, systematic and able to manage own time efficiently
- Evidence of resilience in high emotive environments
Job specific experience
- Excellent and demonstrable skills in the Microsoft Office suite and use of the Internet
- Demonstrable training and skills in working with SystmOne
- Demonstrable administrative experience in a busy/large organisation
Knowledge, skills and training
- Qualifications in Typing/Word Processing equivalent to RSA Level II typing/word processing.
- GCSE's (including English and Maths) or equivalent
Business Travel
- Level 2. Have access to use own vehicle for official journeys when required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Forston Clinic
Herrison Road
Dorchester
DT2 9TB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us