Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Therapy Assistant
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Role Overview
The post holder will be a member of the Therapies Assistant & Administration Team to ensure an efficient service is provided for adult patients and their carers attending clinics. They will also provide assistant cover to various therapies classes.
The Therapies department is split between three different sites within Dorchester, Weymouth and Charlton Down. They provide clinical appointments, as well as different classes and gym groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the team to ensure the delivery of a high quality service.
- Utilize good secretarial, clerical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Serve as a polite and helpful first point of contact for patients, staff, and visitors to the Therapies Department at Weymouth Community Hospital and the Outpatient Therapies Centre in Charlton Down.
- Make patient appointments.
- Deal with enquiries from patients, staff, and visitors including by telephone, email, and face to face.
- Accurately send and receive electronic data using hospital systems such as PAS and DPR.
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About Us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
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Visa Sponsorship
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nicola Pile
- Job title: Admin Team Leader
- Email address: Nicola.Pile@dchft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01305 255314
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