[ref. b9877904] Paediatric Medical Secretary
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job overview
To provide a full confidential secretarial service to Consultant Paediatricians and team.
Carry out duties as defined by the Service Manager to meet the needs of the service.
To manage and prioritise own workload and work independently to defined policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the busy Paediatric Department at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital in Ystrad Mynach.
It is essential that the post holder is an organised and motivated individual with excellent audio-typing and interpersonal skills, plus a sound knowledge of medical terminology. The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across the department as required.
The successful post holder must be reliable and flexible to meet service needs and used to working in a busy and demanding environment, with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. They will be able to work on their own initiative, exercising judgement to solve any problems arising.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main 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
Values
Essential criteria- Able to deal with patients in a sympathetic manner
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
Qualifications
Essential criteria- English language GCSE O level or equivalent
- Knowledge of secretarial procedures to level 3 or equivalent
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- CWS, Myrddin and MedSecs knowledge
- RSA III or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria- Working in a secretarial post
- NHS experience
- MedSec experience
Other
Essential criteria- Methodical, able to demonstrate attention to detail
- Reliable and flexible
- Team player, but able to work on own initiative
- Able to travel between hospital sites
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria- Excellent communication/telephone skills
- Prioritise workload
- Exercising judgement to solve problems
- Ability to work with staff at all levels
- Ability to speak Welsh
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.