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Support Medical Secretary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 2368860
Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced secretary in our Pain Department to provide comprehensive secretarial support within the department.
It is essential that applicants have previous office experience and possess a high level of audio typing skills. You should hold a Medical Secretarial Qualification (or have equivalent previous experience) and are qualified to a minimum of RSA Stage 2 (or equivalent).
The successful applicant will be able be able to work as part of a team while managing their own independent workload and competing priorities. The post holder will have a good understanding of Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathways and the ability to maintain good and reliable records.
Main duties of the job
To support the co-ordination of the administration arrangements to provide a high quality supportive secretarial service to the consultant, medical and nursing team. To work independently and be accountable for organising/prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are achieved. To support the facilitation of the patients along a defined pathway.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
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.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
050-AC198-0926
Job locations
Abergele Hospital
Llanfair Road
Abergele
LL22 8DP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word.
- NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience.
- IT related qualification CLAIT plus /ECDL or equivalent.
Desirable
- AMSPAR - City & Guilds L3.
- NVQ Customer Service L3
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of administrative processes.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing
- Experienced in planning and organising and prioritise own workload.
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing service demands.
Desirable
- Minute-taking skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continual Personal development
- Ability to deal with sensitive information
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable /Friendly Confident manner, team player.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word.
- NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience.
- IT related qualification CLAIT plus /ECDL or equivalent.
Desirable
- AMSPAR - City & Guilds L3.
- NVQ Customer Service L3
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of administrative processes.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing
- Experienced in planning and organising and prioritise own workload.
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing service demands.
Desirable
- Minute-taking skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continual Personal development
- Ability to deal with sensitive information
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable /Friendly Confident manner, team player.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Abergele Hospital
Llanfair Road
Abergele
LL22 8DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Abergele Hospital
Llanfair Road
Abergele
LL22 8DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)