Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary - Dermatology

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Head and Neck Department for an experienced Medical Secretary within the Dermatology team.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the team leaders, the post holder will be involved with a wide range of duties including clinic typing, telephone enquiries, admin and non-admitted PTL.

The post holder must have the ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively, and work on their own initiative.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, an organised and methodical approach to their duties and enjoy a very driven secretarial role within the Head and Neck team.

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.

Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor 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.

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.

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-26-AC058DERM-A

Job locations

Atrium Health Centre

7 Weymouth Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 1QR

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

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

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths
RSA stage III word processing or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Recent & relevant experience in an office environment in a clerical/admin capacity
Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
Understanding of Confidentiality
Previous computer experience in a Windows environment

Desirable

Previous experience in a Healthcare environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

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
RSA stage III word processing or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Recent & relevant experience in an office environment in a clerical/admin capacity
Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
Understanding of Confidentiality
Previous computer experience in a Windows environment

Desirable

Previous experience in a Healthcare environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

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

Atrium Health Centre

7 Weymouth Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 1QR

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

Atrium Health Centre

7 Weymouth Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 1QR

Employer's website

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