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Emergency Admissions Officers - Emergency Care Services
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Poole
On-site
GBP 24,000 - 26,000
Part time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Emergency Admissions Officer to join their friendly team. This part-time role involves providing essential administrative support within a dynamic healthcare environment. You will be responsible for managing patient admissions efficiently, ensuring effective communication with both colleagues and patients. The position requires flexibility to cover shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, as part of a 24/7 service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a vital service while working in a supportive team that values professionalism and patient care.
Qualifications
- Experience in a busy office/administration environment is essential.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Play an integral role within the department as an administrator.
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and patients.
Skills
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Job description
Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity available in our friendly team as an Emergency Admissions officer.
You will be a positive individual with the ability to work well under pressure. It is important that you are organised, computer literate and able to communicate effectively and respectfully with the wider multidisciplinary team as well as the patients who use the service.
Our team collectively provides an essential service to the Trust, and you will play an integral role within the department as an administrator.
We have a part time post of 22.5 hours per week, you will be required to cover a 7.5 hour shifts between 07:45-21:15, which will be allocated on a Rota basis.
We are a 24/7 service so this will include occasional Bank Holiday and weekend working. You will also be required to be flexible in covering colleague's annual leave or sickness as per Trust policy.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Date posted: 17 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 153-ME04355-A
Job locations
Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2JB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard to include English Language and Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Knowledge Essential
- Working knowledge of computers and administration office practices
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
Personal Attributes Essential
- Excellent attention to details
- To be able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
Experience Essential
- Experience of working in a busy office/administration environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a nhs healthcare organisation
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2JB
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