Job summary
Are you searching for a rewarding new career?
We're looking for an enthusiastic, friendly support secretary to join #teamUHD in our busy Child Health department.
You'll provide support to our consultants and clinical teams through administrative tasks such as audio typing, organising post and filing - to ensure the department runs smoothly.
What we can offer you in return:
Training and development opportunities
A friendly, supportive team
Enhanced annual leave
Generous NHS pension scheme
Discounts at selected restaurants/retailers
This role is a part time position.
Interview: 20th November
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.
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 15 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata/po
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 9 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 153-SP07035
- Job locations: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
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 English and Maths
- RSA II/III or equivlent
- Audio typist
Desirable
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills both written and verbal
- Excellent telephone manner
- Good organisational skills with ability to multi-task
- Time management skills
- Data input experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of hospital computer systems including CAMIS and EPR
- Diary management
Desirable
- Knowledge of various agencies associated with children's services
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative but remain a team member
- Patient and calm nature
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Positive and caring attitude
- Ability to work under pressure with predictable interruptions
Desirable
- Adaptable to different situations
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has a planned move from Poolesite to Royal Bournemouthsite in April 2027.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Employer details
- Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers