Support Secretary Child Health

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Yate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Friendly, supportive team

Enhanced annual leave

Discounts at selected restaurants/ret"

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Support Secretary for the Child Health team to support consultants and clinical staff with essential administrative tasks, including audio typing, filing and post management.

The role offers training opportunities, a friendly team, enhanced annual leave and retailer discounts, with an opportunity to contribute to a busy Child Health department and be part of the UHD Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• RSA II/III or equivlent.
• ECDL.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to consultants and clinical teams through administrative tasks such as audio typing, organising post and filing.
• Assist with diary management and general administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent communication and inter‑pers

Excellent telephone manner

Good organisational skills

Prioritise workload

Education

GCSE English and Maths

RSA II/III or equivlent

ECDL

Tools

CAMIS

EPR

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Support Secretary Child Health

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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
• 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.

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.

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

• GCSE English and Maths
• RSA II/III or equivlent
• ECDL

Experience

• Previous NHS experience

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills both written and verbal
• Excellent telephone manner
• Good organisational skills with ability to multi-task

Knowledge

• Knowledge of hospital computer systems including CAMIS and EPR
• Diary management
• Knowledge of various agencies associated with children's services

Personal Attributes

• 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
• 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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust