Acute Child Health Medical Secretary

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health board is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to support the Child Health Department in Cardiff. The role involves effective organization and delivery of patient information, working closely with Consultants, and handling administrative tasks. Applicants should have strong secretarial skills and previous medical terminology experience. Part-time permanent position with a salary range of £27,898 to £30,615 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous medical terminology experience.
• Sound secretarial and administrative skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the organisation and delivery of patient's information.
• Provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary service.
• Support administrative aspects of the Consultants' roles.

Skills

Secretarial Experience

Excellent Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

RSA III typing or sufficient experience

AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

The Child Health Department is looking to appointment and enthusiastic Medical Secretary to support the delivery of services within our department.

The successful post holder will be a highly motivated team player with previous medical terminology experience with sound secretarial and administrative skills.

Computer literacy and typing experience is essential for the role. You will be self-motivated and organised and have a flexible approach to work. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A clear understanding of confidentiality issues and being able to work to deadlines is also required. The role will include general support of typing, audio typing, database work and administrative duties including cover for colleagues within the Child Health Department at times of service need.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibility of this role is to ensure the organisation and delivery of patient's information to a high standard and in a timely manner.

You will work closely with assigned Consultants and other Medical Staff to provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary service and support the administrative aspects of their role.

You will work as part of an integral secretarial team within a busy department.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-AC159-0825

Job locations

Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Job description Job responsibilities

Full Job Description and Person Specification is attached in supporting documents or please click 'Apply Now' to view in TRAC.

Job description Job responsibilities

Full Job Description and Person Specification is attached in supporting documents or please click 'Apply Now' to view in TRAC.

Person Specification Essential Essential

• Secretarial Experience
• RSA III typing or sufficient experience
• AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Knowledge of PMS and Microsoft Office
• Communication

Skills Essential

• Excellent Communication and Organisational Skills
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of accuracy and attention to detail

Other Essential

• Well presented
• Good timekeeping/Punctual

Person Specification Essential Essential

• Secretarial Experience
• RSA III typing or sufficient experience
• AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Knowledge of PMS and Microsoft Office
• Communication

Skills Essential

• Excellent Communication and Organisational Skills
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of accuracy and attention to detail

Other Essential

• Well presented
• Good timekeeping/Punctual

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)