Support Secretary - Cancer Care

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join our busy friendly team as Support Secretary provide a medical administration service to the Cancer Care Department.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills. An administrative qualification or keyboard skills would be desirable. Previous experience would be an advantage but comprehensive training will also be given.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SP04345-A

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Secretarial Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in health care environment

Skills

Essential

  • IT skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Able to prioritise

Knowledge

Essential

  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Management Systems
  • Trust Policies and Procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Secretarial Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in health care environment

Skills

Essential

  • IT skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Able to prioritise

Knowledge

Essential

  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Management Systems
  • Trust Policies and Procedures

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Deputy General Manager

Billy Stewart

Billy.Stewart@uhd.nhs.uk

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SP04345-A

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)