Admissions Officer
The closing date is 24 March 2026
The role of an Admissions Officer is to arrange and manage the admission dates for patients having an elective procedure. This covers the end-to-end process from the point that a clinician decides to add a patient to a surgical waiting list, through to the patient being admitted to hospital.
Coming into hospital is a stressful time for the patient and their families, so a friendly, warm, and patient-centred approach is at the heart of this role. It is a fast-paced job, so you will need to be organised with good communication skills.
The office is open 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. Having a balanced home and work life is important so we offer a flexible approach to working arrangements.
The Access team are a diverse team covering a variety of administrative functions across the Trust as a whole. We offer full training and support both whilst you learn the role and once fully trained and working independently, within a supportive and approachable team.
You will need to be committed to your training; in exchange we can offer further opportunities for future training and development.
Main duties of the job
The Admissions Department is looking for a motivated, organised individual. You will work as part of this team to ensure that patients are admitted to hospital in a timely and efficient manner, making the process as smooth as possible for patients and clinicians.
The role of an Admissions Officer requires you to have your own area of responsibility following a successful probation period. During your first 6 months you will learn specialties within the Department. Full training will be given in order that you are fully competent in processes and work within policy & procedure guidelines.
The successful candidate must have up to date keyboard skills, experience of dealing with members of the public and recent clerical experience. A proven ability to be flexible in responding to changing situations is essential.
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.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
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.
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
* Level 3 NVQ in Administration or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
* Clerical experience within the last 3 years
* Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office in a working environment
* Experience of setting up and maintaining systems
* Experience of working in a healthcare related setting in the last 3 years
Skills & Abilities
* Evidence of keyboard skills
* Evidence of ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
* Evidence of effective communication skills with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
* Evidence of ability to work within specified standards and timescales
* Knowledge of PAS system and Booked Admissions or other database systems
* An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
* Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities organising and prioritising own workload to meet deadlines
* Evidence of ability to drive a team
* Evidence of ability to share knowledge & skills with new members of the team and provide support on a day to day basis.
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 name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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