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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5pm)
Job ref
050-AC422-0624
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Pharmacy, Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£25,524 - £28,010 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Senior Secretary

Band 4

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed

 

Job overview

Provides administrative and secretarial support to the management team as required. This will include the scheduling and re-arranging of diaries.  Work with other members of the administrative team to provide support to senior officers of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board as part of thCorporate Offices Administrative support team. This may include audio typing, compilation of spreadsheets, compilation of reports.  Provide cover for and act on behalf of the Business Manager / team leader in their absence.  Deal with confidential and sensitive documents/issues, maintaining the strictest confidentiality and discretion at all times. This may include information of a distressing nature.

Main duties of the job

The role requires high level secretarial and communications skills including diary management, email management, use of all Microsoft Office packages, the ability to assess situations, prioritise incoming information, address issues directly and escalate issues to the Management team as appropriate. You will need the ability to act on initiative and to work under pressure, to provide cover for colleagues and maintain a team working approach. An understanding of the NHS or a large complex organisation is essential.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible approach to work and needs of the service and have a sufficient experience as a PA or senior administrator. In return, the post-holder will be supported in their role through training and regular supervision.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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
  • Meets all essential criteria or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Brown
Job title
Business Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07497 926421
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