Job summary
- Main area
- Facilities
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week)
- Job ref
- 152-S116.25
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Alderney Hospital
- Town
- Poole
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Catering Admin Support
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for admin support at Alderney Hospital, supporting the catering and senior facilities team,
Working in one of Dorset Healthcare Mental Health Hospitals, delivering outstanding care and food, we are looking for a team player to support our facilities service, you will need to have a full clean driving licence.
This is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the
service.
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.
Main duties of the job
Working within the rota you will also need to be able to do minute taking and working on cloud based systems
Employment in this post requires Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
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, skills and training
Essential criteria
- Educated to NVQ level 3, City and Guilds including level 3 food hygiene practices or equivalent level of training/experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area
- Understanding of health and safety procedures, HACCP, COSHH
Desirable criteria
- Experience of menu planning
- Understanding of therapeutic diets
Job Specific Experience
Essential criteria
- A clear understanding of financial resources.
- Experience in a spread sheets and word documents
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional approach in manner and appearance.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with or within the NHS in an equivalent or similar role.
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential criteria
- High level of drive, self-motivation and energy to see tasks and projects through to conclusion
- Proven ability to achieve results both autonomously and as part of a team, line manager available for reference
Driving
Essential criteria
- full clean driving licence
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracey McDonagh
- Job title
- Facilities Area Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07827237349
- Additional information
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