NHS

Medical Secretary


Pay10,994.00 - 12,064.00 / year
LocationWeymouth/England
Employment typeOther

This job is now closed

  • Job Description

      Req#: C9152-26-0082?language=en&page=252&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Do you have the skill set to type clinic letters? Or do you want to gain the skills and knowledge in this field?

      This postholder will be responsible for providing medical secretarial support to our consultants and work closely with other members of our administration team. The post will require working autonomously prioritising your own workload whilst following policies and procedures.

      Key duties will include supporting consultants, familiarity with letter typing and minute taking of clinic meetings and maintaining records.

      This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

      Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

      Main duties of the job

      To provide touch typing and audio skills

      To have the ability to use SystmOne - maintaining essential date

      To have the ability to use Winscribe

      To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training

      To have knowledge and experience of diary management - arranging meetings and taking notes as required.

      Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

      About us

      At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

      We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

      Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

      Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

      Details

      Date posted

      22 January 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 4

      Salary

      £10,994 to £12,064 a year p.a.

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

      Reference number

      152-C219.25B

      Job locations

      Littlemoor Health Centre

      Louivers Road

      Weymouth

      DT3 6SA


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

      We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

      As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

      We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

      As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

      Person Specification

      Knowledge, skills and training

      Essential

      • BTEC / Diploma or equivalent knowledge of a range of Trust policies and management procedures
      • Excellent Diary Management and Minute Taking
      • Good copy and audio typing skills.
      • Highly organised, systematic and able to manage own time efficiently.

      Desirable

      • Good knowledge of SystmOne .

      Job specific experience

      Essential

      • Previous office experience or work in a similar environment.

      Additional requirements

      Essential

      • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
      • Good computer literacy skills with the ability to learn new systems

      Personal qualities/attributes

      Essential

      • Ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels across the health and social care community and other partners.
      Person Specification

      Knowledge, skills and training

      Essential

      • BTEC / Diploma or equivalent knowledge of a range of Trust policies and management procedures
      • Excellent Diary Management and Minute Taking
      • Good copy and audio typing skills.
      • Highly organised, systematic and able to manage own time efficiently.

      Desirable

      • Good knowledge of SystmOne .

      Job specific experience

      Essential

      • Previous office experience or work in a similar environment.

      Additional requirements

      Essential

      • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
      • Good computer literacy skills with the ability to learn new systems

      Personal qualities/attributes

      Essential

      • Ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels across the health and social care community and other partners.

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Littlemoor Health Centre

      Louivers Road

      Weymouth

      DT3 6SA


      Employer's website

      https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Littlemoor Health Centre

      Louivers Road

      Weymouth

      DT3 6SA


      Employer's website

      https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

Notice

Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.

Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.

An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report. NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.