We are recruiting a Project Support Officer to help ensure the timely and successful implementation of our ‘We Are Well’ joint wellbeing and inclusion project across Dorset HealthCare and Dorset County Hospital.
The closing date is 20 July 2026
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.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
Plan and organise project meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and note and action taking for the We are Well project delivery group, ensuring accurate and ongoing action tracking.
Accurately maintain project documentation including action logs, risk registers, decision logs, and programme trackers, ensuring they are up to date and accessible across both Trusts as required.
Monitor project plans, timelines and procurement activities under the guidance of the Workforce Wellbeing Lead and support with data collection and evaluation reporting.
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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Person Specification
Information Technology
- Experience of using Microsoft Office software including Outlook, word processing and spreadsheets.
- Experience using Microsoft Teams.
Knowledge, skills and training
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience.
- Previous experience of workforce wellbeing support.
Job specific experience
- Experience of arranging meetings and complex diary management.
- Effective at team working and interacting and communicating with colleagues.
- Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Able to multitask, perform under pressure within a time frame and deal with competing priorities.
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.
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