Support Secretary - Respiratory
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our Respiratory Department. This role involves providing administrative support to the Respiratory Pers...
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
- Supporting consultants and consultant PAs/secretaries in providing an efficient secretarial service. This will involve the typing of all clinical correspondence i.e. clinic letters, reports, operation letters etc, under the supervision of the consultant secretary, using audio/Digital Dictation.
- To be aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways to adjust patient referral to treatment clock according to the treatment plan, liaising with consultant secretaries and/orvalidatoras necessary.Understand and be proactive in managing this and highlight any potential issues to prevent breaches.
- Look up, sort and file patient results as directed by the clinician/consultant secretary in line with Health Records filing policy.
- Photocopying and general filing to include correspondence, results in hospital notes whenrequired.
- Be responsible for meeting afternoon post deadline assisting post workers when required.
- Dealing with telephone queries inan appropriate manneras instructed by the consultant secretary.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times. Deal with confidential sensitive information about patients. Adhere to policies and statutory Health and Safety requirement of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
- To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control.
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent; - Vocational level 3 in relevant field or equivalent experience
Desirable: - Minute taking Skills; - Medical terminology
Experience
Essential: - Experience as working as a Medical Secretary
Desirable: - NHS Admin Experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential: - Computer literate with word processing experience
Desirable: - Audio typing; - eOps trained on ecamis or similar
Knowledge
Essential: - Understanding of secretarial procedures; - Understanding of Microsoft Word
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential: - Good verbal and written skills; - Attention to detail; - Flexibility with working pattern
Personal Attributes
Essential: - Team member; - Effective communicator; - Well-presented; - Ability to deal with sensitive issues; - Ability to organise own workload with priorities
Language requirement
Essential: - Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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