Administration Assistant Apprentice

Dorset Health Care University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 October 2026

As part of the Dorset Musculoskeletal Service,you will play a key part in keeping services running smoothly by supporting a busy administrative and reception function. You will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, helping with enquiries, managing appointments, and providing a friendly, professional service. You will handle records, referrals, and correspondence with accuracy, ensuring confidentiality and compliance at all times.

You will also use a range of IT systems to maintain patient information, support clinic operations, and manage day-to-day tasks. Alongside this, you'll help maintain a safe and well-organised environment, monitor resources, and support feedback processes.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Based at Weymouth Community Hospital, you will be part of a team delivering a high-quality, efficient service to patients and carers.

• Support a specialist outpatient service
• Work alongside clinicians across MSK, Physiotherapy, and ENT
• Liaise with referrers and diagnostic services.
• Play a key role in managing electronic medical records and supporting the smooth running of clinics
• Provide a welcoming, professional point of contact, helping ensure a positive experience for everyone using the service.

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 this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset Health Care is supporting people getting into work by offering an employability service. This includes help with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.