Consultant PA - Respiratory
The closing date is 02 September 2025
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
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
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