Job overview
We’re excited to offer this opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a number of Support Secretaries to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department within our elective service.
The successful applicants will have experience in hospital appointment booking, along with excellent typing and organisational skills. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy environment.
Successful candidates will provide high-quality administrative support to orthopaedic medical staff at the elective site, contributing to the delivery of an efficient and patient-focused service within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
For further information, please contact: [email protected] | Tel: 0300 019 8807
Base Location: Bournemouth (with planned relocation to Poole in early 2027)
Interview: July 20th
Main duties of the job
- To support the secretarial team by undertaking typing of ward rounds and clinic letters.
- To carry out general clerical duties, including non-clinical administrative tasks as required by the team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details about the role. Thank you
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of secretarial procedures
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Knowledge of local hospital systems
- Understanding of 18 Week Referral to Treatment
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of patient administration systems.
- Experinece of general office duties
Desirable
- Recent secretarial experience in a hospital environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education to include GCSE (or equivalent) in English and numeracy.
Desirable
- RSA II or equivalent with good level of speed and accuracy.
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This advert is for Support Secretary for Elective Orthopaedics with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent: Full time. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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