[ref. l66582824] Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - Obs & Gynae Medical Secretary
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services.Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future.We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today.
We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera.
Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job overview
Do you enjoy working in an exciting and challenging environment? We are looking for an experienced, Secretary to join us working full time in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Directorate at the University Hospital of Wales.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive and flexible secretarial service for the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to our Obstetrics & Gynaecology Team. As an experienced Secretary, you will have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of the team.Not only is this a busy and challenging specialty but you would also be joining a friendly, dedicated team who know the service well and who will be able to help you settle in.
We are searching for staff who share our values that include caring for the people we serve and the people we work with, we trust one another, respect each other, take personal responsibility, treat people with kindness and we act with integrity.This is a great opportunity for you to be part of an exciting Directorate so, if you think you have the skills to do the job, please call us to discuss the role in more detail and / or arrange an informal visit.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria- RSA III or equivalent qualification in Word Processing and Audio Typing or equivalent experience
- AMSPAR diploma or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous medical secretary experience or equivalent secretarial experience. Previous experience of working in an administration environment and of team working
- Knowledge of Intranet/Internet and email. Previous experience of working with the public. Experience of working with a range of staff from multi-disciplines.
Skills
Essential criteria- Evidence of a high standard of communication, prioritisation and organisational skills when face to face and when using telephone. Evidence of good interpersonal skills. Able to function efficiently under pressure and to meet deadlines. A good range of I.T skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Previous experience of working with databases.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of the secretarial team. Ability to work in extremely busy environment
- Previous experience of health services environment.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Reliable, methodical and with a flexible approach to work and with an ability to work on own initiative.
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated.We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.
We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.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.