PA to the Head of Childrens Services and Senior CAMHS Managers
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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust PA to the Head of Childrens Services and Senior CAMHS Managers
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Are you a highly organised, proactive, and creative administrative professional looking for your next rewarding challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are delighted to offer an exciting 12-month maternity cover opportunity within our growing CAMHS service at Dorset Healthcare. This is a pivotal role supporting the Head of Children's Services and the Senior CAMHS Management Team, placing you at the heart of a dynamic and evolving service dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people.
As a Personal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive, high-level support to senior leaders, helping to manage competing priorities, coordinate key activities, and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This is a role where your organisational skills, initiative, and attention to detail will truly make a difference.
You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working in an environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Based at Trust Headquarters, this role also offers flexibility for home working where appropriate, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance. The PA post is a full time role. We would welcome part time applicants with a minimum of 30 hours.
Join us and play a key role in supporting services that change lives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive, high-quality and confidential Personal Assistant service to the Head of Children's Services and the Senior CAMHS Management Team, supporting the effective running of a busy and dynamic service.
Key responsibilities include managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring the effective prioritisation of senior managers' time in a fast-paced environment. The role acts as a key point of contact, handling communications, responding to correspondence and liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The post holder will prepare agendas, reports and presentations, and take accurate minutes, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered within agreed timescales. They will support the organisation of meetings and events, maintain electronic filing systems, and ensure all information is managed in line with governance requirements.
Additional duties include supporting workforce processes such as leave and roster management, assisting with financial administration including invoices and ordering, and maintaining effective working relationships across services.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion and professionalism, with the ability to work flexibly and use initiative to manage competing priorities.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year p.a.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
152-M164.26A
Job locations
DHC HQ (Mostly home working)
Nuffield Industrial Estate
Poole
BH17 0RB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and demonstrable skills in the Microsoft Office Suite and use of the Internet
Experience
Essential
- Experienced PA/Senior Administrator including experience in a full range of PA duties
Knowledge
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience including English Language at Grade C/Level 4 or above.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently, exercising judgement on appropriate actions and prioritise balancing and competing demands
Experience
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels across the health and social care community and other partners
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and demonstrable skills in the Microsoft Office Suite and use of the Internet
Experience
Essential
- Experienced PA/Senior Administrator including experience in a full range of PA duties
Knowledge
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience including English Language at Grade C/Level 4 or above.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently, exercising judgement on appropriate actions and prioritise balancing and competing demands
Experience
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels across the health and social care community and other partners
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
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
DHC HQ (Mostly home working)
Nuffield Industrial Estate
Poole
BH17 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
DHC HQ (Mostly home working)
Nuffield Industrial Estate
Poole
BH17 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
CAMHS Business for Transformation
Rachael Pierson
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year p.a.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
152-M164.26A
Job locations
DHC HQ (Mostly home working)
Nuffield Industrial Estate
Poole
BH17 0RB
United Kingdom
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