About this role
Job summary
We'reexcited to offer this opportunity within our Admin & Clerical workforce.
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.
This is a part time post of 22.5 hours per week, you will be required to cover 7.5 hour or 5.5 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 Bank Holiday and weekend working on a shared rota basis. You will also be required to be flexible in covering colleague's annual leave or sickness as per Trust policy.
Base Location: Poole
Interview date: 2nd June 2026
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
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
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 knowledge of office practices Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Desirable
Previously worked in a Healthcare organisation 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
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
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)