Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual, to join the Cardiology Department at Royal Gwent Hospital. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible to the needs of the service andable to demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as you will liaise with staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
To provide a full confidential secretarial service to Consultants and team. Carry out duties as defined by the Departmental Manager.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
Education and Training
Essential
- Good level of education
- Typing/word/text processing minimum or equivalent
- Knowledge of secretarial procedures
Desirable
- RSA 111
- Typing/ word/ text/ processing or equivalent
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as Secretary within the NHS
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology audio transcription
Desirable
- Ability to learn speciality terminology CWS, WelshPas & MedSecs
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise with the ability to plan own workload
- Able to deal with complex queries in a competent manner
- Able to work independently within guidelines and policies
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a team environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to the service.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, methodical and organised
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Time management skills
- Ability to adapt
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Good level of education
- Typing/word/text processing minimum or equivalent
- Knowledge of secretarial procedures
Desirable
- RSA 111
- Typing/ word/ text/ processing or equivalent
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as Secretary within the NHS
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology audio transcription
Desirable
- Ability to learn speciality terminology CWS, WelshPas & MedSecs
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise with the ability to plan own workload
- Able to deal with complex queries in a competent manner
- Able to work independently within guidelines and policies
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a team environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to the service.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, methodical and organised
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Time management skills
- Ability to adapt
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
