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Job summary

Main area
MHLD
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week (Thursday & Friday)
Job ref
050-AC428-0624
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glan Traeth Day Hospital
Town
Rhyl
Salary
£25,524 - £28,010 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Senior Medical Secretary & Admin Lead

Band 4

Job overview

The post-holder will need to have previous Medical Secretary Experience, possess excellent time management skills, be well organised and have the ability to prioritise workload demands to meet strict deadlines, whilst producing work to the highest standards. The post holder will ensure the delivery of a comprehensive high quality medical secretarial and administrative service to the consultant, doctor and junior medical team and specialist nursing teams, other health professionals.

The post holder will be responsible for the guidance, supervision and direction of the admin team dealing with appropriate day to day issues to oversee the smooth running of the department and providing support to the line manager.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder must also have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, using discretion, judgement and initiative.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, together with a keen eye for detail, with the ability to process and generate urgent and routine correspondence.  

The Candidates must be able to maintain patient confidentiality, and ensure a high standard of customer care at all times. It is essential that the successful candidate has a flexible approach to work, to meet the demands of the service.

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
  • NVQ Business administration L4 or equivalent experience Or City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Level 3Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent medical secretary experience
  • RSA /OCR level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in typing
  • ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Management qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of coordinating administration activities.
  • Experience of working as a medical secretary
  • Experience of organising workload and people
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS Experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Advanced typing skills
  • Will work unsupervised
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Will prioritise own workload
  • Minute taking experience
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaking

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Continual Personal development
  • Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office applications
Desirable criteria
  • ESR Self Service (or equivalent experience using it)

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Good team working ethic.
  • Enthusiasm and commitment
  • Proactive and positive attitude.
  • Be innovative to meet the challenges of a changing organisation
  • Customer focused approach

Other

Essential criteria
  • If required be able to travel between sites if relevant to the demands of the post
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ann-Marie Corrie
Job title
Admin manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01745 448788
Additional information

07977 689400

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