Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Head and Neck Department for an experienced Medical Secretary within the Ear, Nose and Throat team.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the team leaders, the post holder will be involved with a wide range of duties including clinic typing, telephone enquiries, admin and non-admitted PTL.
The post holder must have the ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively, and work on their own initiative.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, an organised and methodical approach to their duties and enjoy a very driven secretarial role within the Head and Neck team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations
Person specification
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Competent keyboard skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent & relevant experience in an office environment in a clerical/admin capacity
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
- Understanding of Confidentiality
- Previous computer experience in a Windows environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Healthcare environment
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths
- RSA stage III word processing or equivalent experience
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This advert is for ENT Medical Secretary with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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