Medical Secretary - Microbiology Department
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
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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.
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 specialty 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. 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
Essential criteria- Good typing skills
- IT literate
Qualifications
Essential criteria- 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.