Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Outpatient Administrator - Cardiology

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity had arisen for an outpatient administrator to join the Cardiology team at Dorset County Hospital.

This is a varied, interesting and rewarding role, and we are looking for a post holder who is professional, confident, keen and friendly. You will need to be able to communicate with everyone in the MDT, including consultants, nurses, secretaries, patients and external agencies so having excellent communication skills is essential to the role.

The post is based within the Cardiology Department, South Wing at Dorset County Hospital.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of general administrative duties for the department including checking patients in for their appointments; booking of outpatient diagnostic appointments; to answer telephone and email queries; and handle and distribute incoming post.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the smooth running of the Reception Desk.

The jobholder would be expected to act on own initiative and be responsible for their own actions and be able to make decisions within their role and seek advice, if required, from various members of the MDT team.

As a member of a team in the department, the post holder will be expected to work flexibly with other members of the team to ensure the best possible patient care.

About us

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.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

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.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-26-AC063CARD

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Relevant and recent experience in an office environment in a clerical/admin capacity
  • Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
  • Understanding of Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a Healthcare environment
  • Previous computer experience In a Windows environment

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Competent keyboard skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Relevant and recent experience in an office environment in a clerical/admin capacity
  • Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
  • Understanding of Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a Healthcare environment
  • Previous computer experience In a Windows environment

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Competent keyboard skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Ability to work as part of a team

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 County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Business Manager

Megan Lane

Megan.Lane@dchft.nhs.uk

01305255506

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-26-AC063CARD

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


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