Safeguarding Team Administrator | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The Safeguarding Team at University Hospitals Dorset is seeking to recruit an experienced team administrator.

The post holder(s) will contribute to the general daily activities of the office including supporting the Head of Safeguarding in coordinating the general day to day administration of the team.

To succeed in this role you will need to possess good communication skills and have a passion to deliver outstanding service to our patients. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements together with the ability to multitask in a busy environment. Good team skills are also an essential requirement.

Shift Patterns: 5 days x 7.5 hrs or 5 days x 6 hrs

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Please be aware you will need to work across site.

Interview Date: TBC

The post holder(s) will contribute to the general daily activities of the office including

• responding to telephone and email enquiries from internal and external partners


• coordinating administration for the Safeguarding Team


• data inputting involved for audit and CQC purposes


• adding information to patients medical records to ensure staff are enabled to maintain patient safety


• Supporting and preparing information for reports and presentations


• supporting clerical aspects of policy and guidance documents


• plus other specific key activities that are the responsibility of the Safeguarding Team.


There will be a requirement to deal sensitively with adult and child safeguarding liaison/communication as required but training will be provided.

This role will support the Head of Safeguarding in coordinating the general day to day administration of the team.

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 teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some 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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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