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Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, self-motivated Hospital Secretary to work within Alderney Inpatient Community Hospital, Rehabilitation Wards. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent keyboard and audio typing skills. They will be expected to deliver and maintain a professional secretarial service to Matron and support for both wards. This role involves working as part of a team, but also on their own initiative, striving to offer the best service to our patients. You will need to be flexible and adaptable, possess excellent organisational skills whilst maintaining a friendly disposition and excellent telephone manner.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

• Typing clinic/additional letters to staff, patients and other Allied Health Professionals.
• General administration duties, as required.
• Provide a fast, accurate audio typing service using the Trust electronic systems. Excellent Proof-reading skills
• Covering other secretaries during periods of absence.
• Clinic knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Outlook diary and emails management .
• Process referrals and booking appointments.
• Relieve the Matron of administrative tasks not pertaining to clinical work, wherever possible.
• To ensure the values of Dorset Healthcare University Trust are maintained and practised on a daily basis ensuring all patients are treated with dignity and respect to ensure a high standard of service is maintained.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.