Medical Secretary

Job summary

We are seeking to employ a full time (37.5hours) experienced Medical Secretary to work for the Community Forensic Team, Llanfair Unit, University Hospital of Llandough, Cardiff. We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic individual who is experienced and able to undertake the role of a Medical Secretary.The successful applicant will need to possess excellent administrative, secretarial and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work under their own initiative. The ability to work cohesively with other members of the team is essential.You will have a sound educational background with knowledge of computerised systems and good keyboard skills.Experience in working in a similar environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Main duties of the job

To provide an effective and efficient comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and the associated medical staff within the Community/Low Secure Forensic Service based at Llandough Hospital.

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

About us

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.