Medical Secretary Apprentice - Cardiology

Job description

Medical Secretary Apprentice - CardiologyThe closing date is 19 May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary to join the Cardiology team. This is a permanent, full‐time position working 37.5 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self‐motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual. The appropriate candidate would need to have a good telephone manner, experience of audiotyping and use of IT systems in a working environment.

Main duties of the jobWe welcome applications from candidates who want to join us as we explore the implementation of digitalisation of administrative systems and deliver efficient and sustainable patient‐centred services across the care group.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will be organised and methodical in their approach. They will be involved with a wide range of duties including clinic typing, telephone enquiries, minute taking and consultant admin.

The post holder must have the ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively, working as part of the team and using their own initiative.

Right to work in the UKThis 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.

Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications & Training

GCSE – Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (Functional Skills level 2 in Mathematics and at least 1 English subject accepted)

Experience

Experience of working with computer systems, including Microsoft Office and PAS

Experience of working with staff at all levels

Administrative experience within the last 4 years

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Evidence of secretarial skills including excellent audio typing and minute taking

Evidence of effective communication skills, both written and oral

Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, organising own workload to meet deadlines

Ability to work without direct supervision within broad procedural guidelines

Ability to build and maintain good working relationships within a team

Demonstrated integrity and professionalism when dealing with difficult situations

Understanding of confidentiality and the requirement to maintain it

Ability to exercise judgment when dealing with queries and to analyse and resolve problems

Familiarity with PAS desirable; training can be provided

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dorchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English