Endoscopy Reception Clerk | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,272 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full‑time Band 2 Receptionist to join the Endoscopy Department at Dorset County Hospital. We are looking for enthusiastic, capable and motivated individuals who will take pride in delivering high‑quality administrative support within a patient‑focused environment.

As a key member of our team, you will work closely with both clinical and administrative colleagues to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service.

This is a fast‑paced role that requires flexibility, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be interacting with patients, relatives and staff throughout the day

• Welcoming patients to the Endoscopy Department and providing a friendly, professional first point of contact

• Accurately marking patient attendance and discharge on relevant systems

• Requesting, receiving and tracking medical records in line with Trust procedures

• Printing, filing and preparing documentation to support clinical activity

• Responding to face‑to‑face and telephone enquiries in a helpful and efficient manner

• Supporting the wider administrative and clinical team to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations

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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

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.

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 Thursday 24 Sep 2026

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