Gastroenterology Clerk
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Are you searching for a new and exciting role? The Gastroenterology department at University Hospitals Dorset is seeking to recruit a Clerk for its Bo...
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
- Type letters under the supervision of the nurse secretary, using Digital Dictation whenappropriate.
- Use the hospital computer system to access patient details. eCamis must be always used when receiving and moving notes. This is mandatory within the Trust.
- Photocopying, scanning and general filing.
- Be responsible for out-going post, meeting afternoon deadline.
- To answer nurse secretaries telephone and take messages whenrequired.
- Action Choose & Book referrals once graded send blood forms, test requests as advised by Clinicians.
- To fully support the Secretaries and PAs in their role and to help cover during sickness and annual leave.
- Any help the staff may need with spreadsheets excel etc.
- Ensure outstanding EIDFs are completed. Organise follow up/send on to other departments.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Qualifications
Essential: - GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working in a busy admin/clerical office; - Multi-tasking experience
Desirable: - Previous NHS admin experience
Technical Skills/ Competencies
Essential: - Telephone Skills; - Organisation skills; - Basic IT skills
Desirable: - Knowledge of Hospital systems
Knowledge
Essential: - Knowledge of Hospital patient systems
Desirable: - eCamis & EPR
Personal Attributes
Essential: - Excellent Communicator; - Flexible; - Organised
Desirable: - Sense of Humour
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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