Gastroenterology Clerk

Job overview

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The Gastroenterology department at University Hospitals Dorset is seeking to recruit a Clerk for its Bournemouth office.

The post holder must be IT literate and ideally familiar with hospital computer systems including e-Camis, EPR, and Ice.

Required qualities include: efficient, a capable communicator, team player, organised, have the ability to prioritise own workload, maintain discretion, be able to work in a busy environment.

What we can offer you in return:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Enrolment into our generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers
• Training and development opportunities
• Working with a friendly, inclusive team

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: 4th November 2026

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Type letters under the supervision of the nurse secretary, using Digital Dictation when appropriate.
• 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 when required.
• Action Choose & Book referrals once graded – send blood forms, test requests as advised by Clinicians.
• To fully support the Secretaries and PA’s in their role and to help cover during sickness and annual leave.
• Any help the staff may need with spreadsheets excel etc.
• Ensure outstanding EIDF’s are completed. Organise follow up/send on to other departments.