University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant PA - Respiratory

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Job summary

Are you a very reliable, hardworking and personable with high standards of work and attention to detail? Do you feel happy to know you have done an excellent job? Are you known for always going the extra mile?If so, keep reading as this maybe the right role for you.

The successful post holder will join other Band 4 Consultant secretaries in the Respiratory Department at UHD Bournemouth Hospital and will support 3 Consultants and 1 associate specialist currently based predominantly on the Royal Bournemouth site. You will be expected to work closely with the allocated Respiratory Consultants and support all associated administrative aspects, with additional support being provided to the post holder for clinic typing. Flexibility will be essential to this role with the expectation of cross cover for colleagues according to demand and service requirements e.g., for example during leave.

The successful applicant will have at least RSA III typing or equivalent experience. We are looking for a motivated individual, who thrives in a busy work environment, ideally with previous NHS Consultant secretarial experience. Medical terminology, excellent general secretarial and organisational skills are key. A team player is a vital ingredient in this role with a flexible attitude to work.

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.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-ME04944

Job locations

Poole

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 Maths & English or equivalent

Desirable

  • Supervisory qualification in supervision skills or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as working as a Medical Secretary

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Attention to detail

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of secretarial procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Desirable

  • Supervisory qualification in supervision skills or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as working as a Medical Secretary

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Attention to detail

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of secretarial 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

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

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager Specialist Medicine

Mary Gillison

mary.gillison@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194642

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-ME04944

Job locations

Poole

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB


Supporting documents

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