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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Support Secretary Child Health

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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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.

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.

Details

Date posted

02 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.

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

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).

Additional information

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).

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 (Opens in a new tab)

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 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Support Manager - Child Health

Wendy Edwards

[email protected]

07733013391

Details

Date posted

02 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

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