Booking Clerk - Respiratory & Sleep Physiology
The closing date is 14 April 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity had arisen for abookingclerkto join theRespiratoryteam at Dorset County Hospital.
This is a varied,interestingand rewarding role, and we are looking for a post holder who is professional, confident,keenand friendly. You will need to be able to communicate with everyone in the MDT, including consultants, nurses, secretaries,patientsand external agencies so having excellent communication skills is essential to the role.
The post is based within theRespiratoryDepartment,North Wing Level 2at Dorset County Hospital.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of general administrative duties for the department includingcreating and amendingpatientsdiagnosticappointments; bookinginpatientdiagnostic appointments; to answer telephone and email queries; andescalate patient queries whereappropriate.
This role plays a key part in ensuringtimelydiagnostics andmaintainingsmooth patient pathways within Respiratory Medicine, supporting the team to deliver high quality care and meet service demand.
The jobholder would be expected to act on own initiative andbe responsible fortheir own actions and be able to make decisions within their role and seek advice, ifrequired, from various members of the MDT team.The successful candidate will also contribute to the smooth running of the overall administrative service and patient pathways, covering for others when on leave asappropriate.
As a member of a team in the department, the post holder will be expected to work flexibly with other members of the team to ensure the best possible patient care.
About us
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 toassistin 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 availablefor 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.
Details
Date posted
02 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-26-AC191RESP
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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