Medical Secretary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Wales is seeking a Medical Secretary to support the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. The role involves transcribing medical correspondence, managing diaries, and liaising with patients and healthcare providers. Strong organizational skills and previous secretarial experience are essential. The position offers a salary range of £27,898 to £30,615 per year, pro rata, with opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of University Health Board procedures.
• Previous experience in a secretarial role.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Transcribing medical correspondence and audio typing.
• Managing Consultants' diaries and scheduling theatre cases.
• Liaising with patients and GPs for ongoing treatment.

Skills

RSA/OCR Level III

Good standard of education

Medical Secretary qualification

Welsh language skills Level 3

Education

Medical Secretary qualification (AMSPAR)

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)