Medical Secretary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board seeks an experienced Medical Secretary for a fixed-term position at Glan Clwyd Hospital. The role involves comprehensive administrative support to Heart Failure Nurses, ideal for proactive candidates with excellent communication skills. Enjoy working in a supportive healthcare environment that promotes equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy office environment.
• Typing experience.
• Knowledge of administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Providing a comprehensive range of secretarial and administrative duties.
• Supporting Heart Failure Nurses in a busy hospital environment.
• Meeting demands of a busy environment while representing the department professionally.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience

RSA/OCR Level 2 or equivalent

IT qualification such as CLAIT Plus/ECDL or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

We are currently looking for an experienced and proactive Medical Secretary to join the Heart Failure nurses in Glan Clwyd Hospital. The candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Main duties of the job

The role involves providing a comprehensive range of secretarial and administrative duties to the Heart Failure Nurses. The position requires someone who is a team player, flexible, organized, and able to work well under pressure. The successful candidate will need to be an experienced typist with excellent communication skills, capable of meeting the demands of a busy environment, and representing the department professionally.

Knowledge of Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally encouraged to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you enjoy a challenge, have a passion for helping others, or are seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a supportive environment. We are the largest health organization in Wales, providing primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join us and benefit from our organizational values and ‘Proud to Lead’ framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are proud to be a “Disability Confident Employer”. Please check your email regularly; successful applicants will receive correspondence via the email registered on their application. Applications can be submitted in Welsh, and these will be treated equally to those in English.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking “Apply now” to see in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience
• RSA/OCR Level 2 or equivalent; proficient in Microsoft Word
• IT qualification such as CLAIT Plus/ECDL or equivalent

Desirable qualifications

• AMSPAR – City & Guilds L3
• NVQ Customer Service L3

Experience

• Knowledge of administrative processes
• Experience working in a busy office environment
• Typing experience

Desirable experience includes NHS work experience.

Skills

• Effective communication with all staff levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent organizational skills

Desirable skills include minute-taking.

Knowledge

• Evidence of continuous personal development
• Ability to handle sensitive information

Desirable knowledge includes NHS organizational structure and medical terminology.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare