Directorate Manager

Social network you want to login/join with:

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31.12.24 DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a full-time Medical Secretary in the Oncology Department.

The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, confidential, and efficient secretarial service to the Oncology department, including support to Consultant Oncologists, their junior staff, and the Oncology Team.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising with a wide range of internal and external personnel, including external organizations.

The candidate should be able to manage the daily operations of the office, handle their workload independently, and work effectively under tight and multiple deadlines in a constantly changing environment.

Working for our organization

We believe staff are our greatest asset and aim to ensure you feel happy and confident starting your career here at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the UK's largest healthcare groups, we offer extensive professional training and development opportunities within an innovative and forward-thinking organization.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds including nurses, doctors, health scientists, therapists, and support service professionals. We also offer apprenticeships, work placements, and volunteering roles.

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity leave, marital status, or disability.

Our core values—Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving—underline our commitment to equality and inclusive practices.

If you're seeking excellent career and training opportunities while living near some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, and enjoying the benefits of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C and above
• RSA Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working with Microsoft Office packages
• Dealing with patients face-to-face and via telephone
• Secretarial experience
• Experience with NHS systems
• Medical secretarial experience

Skills

• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively
• Good keyboard skills with fast and accurate typing

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting bilingualism to enhance service delivery. We especially welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities, welcoming applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, including age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy, maternity, marriage, and civil partnership.