# Gastroenterology Clerk

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** The Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Clerical officer
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To be worked over the 5 days)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-26T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09T15:05:08.573Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medical_Specialities_Gastroenterology/Medical_Specialities_Gastroenterology-v8297293
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8297293?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Are you searching for a new and exciting role?

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.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Knowledge of Hospital patient systems

**Desirable**

- eCamis & EPR

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working in a busy admin/clerical office
- Multi-tasking experience

**Desirable**

- Previous NHS admin experience

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent

### Personal Attributes

**Essential**

- Excellent Communicator
- Flexible
- Organised

**Desirable**

- Sense of Humour

### Technical Skills/ Competencies

**Essential**

- Telephone Skills
- Organisation skills
- Basic IT skills

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of Hospital systems

## Documents

- [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417)
- [job description (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10616142)
- [person specification (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10616143)

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