We recently went into partnership with Bournemouth University and, with the merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, became University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust this is a really exciting time to join us!

Our ambitious multi-million pound plans to develop our sites are well underway, including developing RBH as the major acute and emergency hospital in East Dorset, PH as the major planned care hospital, and ambitious plans for Christchurch to support on-going patient treatment.

Joining UHD gives you the opportunity to enjoy all that Dorset has to offer. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town , and Poole has a large natural harbour and is perfect for water sports or relaxing at a quayside restaurant.

With both the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck on our doorstep, over 7 miles of stunning sandy beaches and coastal paths, we are located within an area of amazing beauty providing a great place for you to achieve your rewarding work life balance.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Admissions Officers with excellent administration and clerical skills. This is an ideal opportunity to become part of a team of staff who collectively provide an essential service to the hospital. However, as this post is a Night Service role so you will be working independently.

A flexible and positive attitude is essential, as is the ability to work well under pressure. The successful applicants will be well organised and computer literate. The ability to communicate effectively and politely with the wider multi-disciplinary team both internal and external to the organisation is required. An appreciation of maintaining and promoting patient confidentiality must be demonstrated at all times. Full job specific training will be provided.

We have a part time, Night shift post for 15.75 hours per week. You will be required to cover set shifts between 21:00 and 08:00 every Friday and every other Saturday Night. However, a key requirement of this position will be the ability to be flexible to cover your Night team colleague's annual leave or sickness, as per Trust policy. We are a 24/7 service so this will include weekend and Bank Holiday working. If you feel you have the necessary aptitude and can contribute to our Emergency Admissions Team then we would like to hear from you.

Please note: if this job requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary.

Rota:10.5 hour shift from 21.00 - 08.00, Every Friday and Every other Saturday Night

Closing date: 19th April 2022

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date week commencing: 25th April 2022

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name Glynis Tanner

Job title Senior Emergency Admissions Officer

Email address glynis.tanner@uhd.nhs.uk

Telephone number 0300 019 8677

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We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network Group (LGBTQ+), European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Please note:

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations when service demands require it.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.