An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Head and Neck Department for an Apprentice Medical Secretary within the Dermatology team.
To provide a comprehensive typing and administrational service to members of the team in ordertoassistintheachievementofdepartmentalobjectives.Thepostholderwillworkclosely withtheteamtoensurethedeliveryofahighqualityservice.This willrequiretheutilisationof good typing, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
The successfulcandidate will undertake a level 3 business administration apprenticeship alongside their role. They will have one day per week protected study time to complete their assignments and attend classes with their tutor.
Reporting to the team leaders, the post holder will be involved with a wide range of duties including clinic typing, telephone enquiries, admin and non-admitted PTL.
The post holder must have the ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively, and work on their own initiative.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, an organised and methodical approach to their duties and enjoy a very driven secretarial role within the Head and Neck team.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Feb 2026
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