Job summary We have an opportunity for someone who wants to join our team, and we're not just any old team. The Head and Neck Team are based across the Bournemouth and Poole sites of University Hospitals Dorset. We are looking for a motivated, innovative and positive colleague to support us and our colleagues in enabling the delivery of high quality, safe pathways in ENT, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry services. We work together as part of the Surgical Care Group, and in partnership with the Dorset System and our colleagues throughout the county. This opportunity is for a PA to work alongside and support our senior team and needs to be someone who is motivated, organised, is a successful communicator and can bring something new to the team. Please contact Charlotte to discuss this role and how it fits within our current team. Hours: Monday to Friday, flexibility in hours across UHD sites Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital InterviewDate: TBC 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 Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-SU04370-A Job locations University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Dorset BH7 7DW 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 Educated to GCSE standard: Desirable A Level in two subjects ECDL or equivalent NVQ 4 or equivalent Experience Essential Previous experience in senior secretarial / administrative positions in a busy and demanding environment Desirable Previous hospital experience Two years as a PA in a large / medium sized organisation Technical Skills Competencies Essential Excellent technical skills in Microsoft Office Audio typing skills Proficient keyboard skills Excellent organisational skills Organising, attending and administering corporate meetings Taking minutes at corporate/senior level committee meetings Competent in use of e-mail and web-based technology Desirable Understands workforce statistics and planning. Board or senior committee agenda setting and minute taking Other Essential Demonstrable experience of work in a senior supporting role Able to work on own initiative Capable of prioritising work and be able to refer queries onwards Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE standard: Desirable A Level in two subjects ECDL or equivalent NVQ 4 or equivalent Experience Essential Previous experience in senior secretarial / administrative positions in a busy and demanding environment Desirable Previous hospital experience Two years as a PA in a large / medium sized organisation Technical Skills Competencies Essential Excellent technical skills in Microsoft Office Audio typing skills Proficient keyboard skills Excellent organisational skills Organising, attending and administering corporate meetings Taking minutes at corporate/senior level committee meetings Competent in use of e-mail and web-based technology Desirable Understands workforce statistics and planning. Board or senior committee agenda setting and minute taking Other Essential Demonstrable experience of work in a senior supporting role Able to work on own initiative Capable of prioritising work and be able to refer queries onwards 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Dorset BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)