Personal Assistant​/Senior Administrator to the IPC team

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Dorset Health Care University NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Dorset Health Care University NHS Foundation Trust.

This role is essential in underpinning IPC governance, operational delivery, and organisational compliance, enabling the clinical IPC team to focus on patient safety and infection prevention priorities.

The role also supports workforce and operational functions, including monitoring staff records, managing procurement and stock, and liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the post holder contributes to the development and improvement of administrative systems and processes to enhance efficiency and support the delivery of IPC objectives.

The post holder is responsible for coordinating all administrative functions within IPC, ensuring that key processes such as meeting management, documentation, data reporting, and communication are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. This includes organising and minuting a wide range of internal and external meetings, tracking actions, and supporting service development and implementation of new procedures.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

The IPC Personal Assistant/Senior Administrator provides comprehensive administrative, organisational, and coordination support to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team. The role is central to ensuring the smooth running of IPC services, supporting governance, communication, and operational delivery.

Overall, the role underpins IPC governance and service effectiveness, enabling the clinical team to focus on reducing infection risks and maintaining patient safety across the organisation

Provide high-level administrative and secretarial supportto the IPC team, including typing reports, correspondence, and maintaining confidential records.

Coordinate and minute a wide range of meetings(team, operational, and multi-agency), including tracking actions and supporting service development.

Act as a central coordination pointfor IPC, liaising with clinical teams, estates, facilities, and other stakeholders across the Trust.

Support operational functions, including workforce records, procurement, and stock management, ensuring smooth day-to-day service delivery.

At Dorset Health Care we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost
800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to…