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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
405-26-AC186OBS
Employer
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Dorset County Hospital
Town
Dorchester
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/04/2026 23:59

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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Medical Secretary - Obs and Gynae

NHS AfC: Band 3

Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

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Job overview

The post-holder will work closely with the all members of staff in ensuring the delivery of a high quality service. This will require the utilisation of good secretarial, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of word-processing and other computerised systems. 
All secretaries appointed to the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service have a shared responsibility to service the needs of the department.

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.

 

 

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support service for within the Women’s Health Department. All secretaries appointed to the Directorate have a shared responsibility to service the needs of the Directorate as appropriate.

Assist in the achievement of Departmental Objectives.

To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of leave, or absence.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for the full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including English at Grade C or above
  • RSA stage III word processing or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • • Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office, in a working/academic environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of secretarial skills including excellent audio typing and minute taking skills
  • Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
  • Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities organising and prioritising own workload to meet deadlines
  • Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Evidence of ability to exercise judgement when dealing with patient queries and to analyse and resolve problems
  • Evidence of flexibility and ability to adapt to different areas of work
  • An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to build and maintain good working relationships within a team.
  • Understanding of medical terms

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire McFarland-Parsons
Job title
Business Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01305 255888
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