Medical Secretary

NHS; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A large health board in Wales is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide secretarial services to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. Required qualifications include a Medical Secretary qualification and RSA/OCR Level III. The role demands excellent communication and organizational skills, with experience in a healthcare environment being essential. This position offers a salary of £27,898 to £30,615 per year (pro rata) and supports a team-oriented workplace.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Leadership opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• Welsh language skills at Level 3 or above are advantageous.
• Knowledge of University Health Board procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team.
• Manage Consultants' diaries and organize patient admissions.
• Liaise with patients and external partners tactfully.

Skills

Audio typing

Transcribing medical correspondence

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Medical Secretary qualification (e.g., AMSPAR)

RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 09 December 2025

The post holder will work independently to provide a secretarial and administrative office function to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. Duties will include transcribing medical correspondence, audio typing, undertaking mail and filing duties, retrieving patients' medical notes, and scheduling theatre cases on the TOMS system.

They will provide the relevant information to the Waiting List Team as and when required, dealing with patients, relatives, carers and external partners on a regular day‑to‑day basis using tact and diplomacy.

Main duties of the job

• Plan own day‑to‑day tasks and duties.
• Undertake routine typing and audio typing of clinical correspondence.
• Manage Consultants' diaries.
• Prioritise results, organise clinical activity and patient admissions.
• Liaise with patients, General Practitioners and other Health Boards/Trusts to arrange ongoing treatment and care.

Welsh Skills Desirable: While Welsh speaking and listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above is not essential, it will be considered an advantage during short‑listing and selection.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

We operate three district general hospitals, several community hospitals, and primary and community care facilities across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales—just 20 minutes from Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, and the Ogmore coast—making it ideal for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—‘Our Health, Our Future’—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve.
• We treat everyone with respect.
• We work together as one team.

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Good standard of education.
• Medical Secretary qualification, e.g. AMSPAR.
• Knowledge of University Health Board procedures.
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above.

Experience

• Previous experience in a secretarial role.
• Experience of working in a busy environment.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment.

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£27,898 to £30,615 a year (pro rata)