Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Senior Medical Secretary

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self motivated, experienced Senior Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial support to Orthopaedic Consultants at Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must possess a high level of audio typing skills, hold Medical Secretarial qualifications and are qualified to a minimum of RSA stage 3 (or equivalent). The successful applicant will be able to work on their own initiative and be able to work as part of a team. The post holder will be able to work within time constraints and be able to meet deadlines whilst being able to demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to maintain good and reliable records.

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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC129-0224

Job locations

Orthopaedic Department, Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


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

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Business administration L4 or equivalent experience or AMSPAR Level 3 Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent Medical Secretarial experience
  • RSA/ OCR lefel 3/ ECDL neu brofiad cyfatebol

Desirable

  • Management qualification or working towards.
  • NVQ 3 Customer Service

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of coordinating administration activities. Experience of working as a medical secretary Experience of organising workload and people

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills Advanced typing skills Will work unsupervised Excellent customer service skills Excellent organisational skills Will prioritise own workload Minute taking experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office applications Evidence of Continual Personal Development

Desirable

  • ESR self service (or equivalent experience of application ) Knowledge of Referral to Treatment process (RTT)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Business administration L4 or equivalent experience or AMSPAR Level 3 Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent Medical Secretarial experience
  • RSA/ OCR lefel 3/ ECDL neu brofiad cyfatebol

Desirable

  • Management qualification or working towards.
  • NVQ 3 Customer Service

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of coordinating administration activities. Experience of working as a medical secretary Experience of organising workload and people

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills Advanced typing skills Will work unsupervised Excellent customer service skills Excellent organisational skills Will prioritise own workload Minute taking experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office applications Evidence of Continual Personal Development

Desirable

  • ESR self service (or equivalent experience of application ) Knowledge of Referral to Treatment process (RTT)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Orthopaedic Department, Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Orthopaedic Department, Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Acting Speciality Service Manager

Ria Lala

ria.lala@wales.nhs.uk

03000851412

Details

Date posted

27 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC129-0224

Job locations

Orthopaedic Department, Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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