Senior Medical Secretary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales seeks a Medical Secretary to provide high-quality administrative support to medical teams. This role requires strong confidentiality and communication skills. The ideal candidate will manage patient pathways and oversee the administrative team. Knowledge of Welsh is desirable, but English speakers are also welcome to apply. Join us in delivering outstanding care to the community in North Wales.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and confidentiality are essential.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and work under pressure.
• Welsh language skills are desirable for better communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical secretarial support to medical teams.
• Ensure efficient patient pathways and maintain office organization.
• Guide and support administration team and manage day-to-day issues.

Skills

Confidentiality

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Welsh language skills

Job description

Overview

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients.

The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme and offer a number of family‑friendly benefits, including work‑life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Responsibilities

An accurate, confidential and supportive administration service for patients, clinical teams, carers and internal and external agencies (e.g. Local Authority, Third Sector, CAIS) in order to provide a safe and efficient patient pathway and to offer information and appropriate support to families and carers.

The post holder will ensure the delivery of a comprehensive high‑quality medical secretarial and administrative service to the consultant, doctor and junior medical team, specialist nursing teams and other health professionals.

The post holder will be responsible for the guidance and direction of the team dealing with appropriate day‑to‑day issues to oversee the smooth running of the department and to provide support to the line manager.

To provide a comprehensive, high‑quality medical secretarial and administrative service to the consultant’s medical team and specialist nursing teams, and to other health professionals.

To co‑ordinate and maintain arrangements to facilitate the patient’s progression along a defined pathway.

To maintain the office organisation and monitor the workload related to the administration team.

Language and Other Requirements

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