Dermatology Administrative Secretary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Dermatology Medical Secretary. This role provides typing and administrative support to the Dermatology team, helping ensure a high quality service and efficient patient administration.

The post requires excellent typing, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage time and work across the department as needed within NHS procedures and standards.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• RSA Stage III word processing or equivalent experience.
• Recent admin experience in a healthcare/clerical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Type letters and information from dictation or audio and take action within procedures.
• Manage notes and appointments; ensure notes are ready for clinics and transfer between sites.
• Answer telephone and face-to-face enquiries efficiently and politely, with appropriate escalation when needed.
• Plan and organize own time/work; adjust clinic times as necessary.
• Maintain and develop patient information, clerical and record-keeping systems.
• Assist with audits and participate in data collection as required.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Administrative skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

RSA Stage III word processing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Windows OS

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Dermatology Medical Secretary. This role provides typing and administrative support to the Dermatology team, helping ensure a high quality service and efficient patient administration.

The post requires excellent typing, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage time and work across the department as needed within NHS procedures and standards.