Job requirements
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Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Evidence of secretarial skills including excellent audio typing and minute taking
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, organising own workload to meet deadlines.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Evidence of ability to work without direct supervision within broad procedural guidelines.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Evidence of ability to exercise judgment when dealing with queries and to analyse and resolve problems.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Familiarity with using PAS (Patient Administration System) desirable, however training can be provided. Evidence of ability to build and maintain good working relationships within a team.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
To be able to demonstrate integrity and professionalism when dealing difficult situations.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office and PAS
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Experience of working with staff at all levels
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Secretarial experience within the last 4 years in a Healthcare setting
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Educated to GCSE/Grade 4 or equivalent in English (we accept Functional Skills Level 2)
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Secretary to join the Renal Department at Dorset County Hospital.
This is a varied, interesting and rewarding role, and we are looking for a post holder who is professional, confident, keen and friendly. You will need to be able to communicate with everyone in the MDT, including consultants, nurses, secretaries, patients and external agencies so having excellent communication skills is essential to the role.
The post is based at South Walks House, Dorset County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of general administrative duties for the department including clinic typing, answer telephone and email queries; and handle and distribute incoming post.
The job holder would be expected to act on own initiative and be responsible for their own actions and be able to make decisions within their role and seek advice, if required, from various members of the MDT team.
As a member of a team in the department, the post holder will be expected to work flexibly with other members of the team to ensure the best possible patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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 Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk 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
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This advert is for Renal Medical Secretary with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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