Medical Secretary - Ophthalmology | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 1QR |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7562172/405-26-AC057OPH |
Summary
To provide a comprehensive typing and administrational service to members of the team in order to assist in the achievement of departmental objectives. The post holder will work closely with the team to ensure the delivery of a high quality service. This will require the utilisation of good typing, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
The post holder is required to:
• Communicate tactfully and politely with patients/carers and staff in the exchange of verbal and written information
• Communicate with external Trusts and other departments within the Trust
• Deal with telephone and face-to-face enquiries efficiently and with understanding, taking action as appropriate
• Plan and organise own time/work
• Adjust clinic times as necessary
• Ensure notes are ready for clinics and arrange secure transfer between hospital sites as necessary
• Take minutes at meetings as requested;arrange meetings, for example, audit meetings, service meetings, training days
• Type back from dictation, audio or otherwise, all letters and information and take action as necessary within agreed procedures
• Provide information and advice to patients/carers about admissions and appointments
• Follow all relevant Trust policies and adhere to department guidelines/standard operating procedures at all times
• Comment on local policies and procedures where they relate to secretarial or clerical issues
• Maintain stationery stocks;demonstrate secretarial duties to new starters
• Maintain and develop patient information, clerical, secretarial and record keeping systems, both paper based and electronic, in line with established Trust systems, liaising with other departments, including Medical Records and Trust Headquarters, where necessary
• Participate in surveys, gather information and assist with audits as required through the collection of data.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
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. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
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.
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.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
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.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
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