[ref. q27539817] Medical Secretary - Microbiology Department - Newport

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Microbiology department for a fixed term (1 year), part time Medical Secretary 22.5 hours based at the Royal Gwent Hospital. We are looking for a team player who enjoys a variation of administrative duties with attention to detail and who can be deadline driven in a pressured environment.

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

Main duties of the job

Working within Microbiology, providing high quality administrative and secretarial support to both the clinical and the laboratory teams in a timely manner. Administration and secretarial support will enable the smooth running of the department on a day-to-day basis.

To liaise with a wide variety of service users and staff to give information and/or signpost them to the most appropriate member of staff. Co-ordinate Health Protection activities for the department.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

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.

Working for our organisation

The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

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. 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

Skills

• Good typing skills
• IT literate

Qualifications

• Team work
• General administration

• Excel experience

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.