Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Secretary within Wrexham Substance Misuse Services.
The post holder will provide an accurate, confidential and supportive administration service for patients, clinical teams, carers and internal and external agencies (e.g. Local Authority, Third Sector, CAIS), supporting the provision of a safe and efficient patient pathway and provide information and appropriate support to families and carers.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide an efficient high quality typing and administration service to support the secretarial team. Support the team in the management of patients' medical case notes and effective filing system and supporting the patients along the defined patient pathway.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.
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
- Good standard of general education / GCSE maths and English at grade C and above, or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience or willing to work towards
- L2 RSA / OCR or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continual personal development
- Knowledge of secretarial role including progress chasing
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of administrative processes
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing
- Excellent Customer Service skill
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service demands
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work to established policies, service level agreements and key performance indicators
Values
Essential
- Good team working ethic
- Approachable/friendly
- Confident manner
- Reliable
- Develops own practice through reflection and learning
- Empathetic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education / GCSE maths and English at grade C and above, or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience or willing to work towards
- L2 RSA / OCR or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continual personal development
- Knowledge of secretarial role including progress chasing
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of administrative processes
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing
- Excellent Customer Service skill
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service demands
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work to established policies, service level agreements and key performance indicators
Values
Essential
- Good team working ethic
- Approachable/friendly
- Confident manner
- Reliable
- Develops own practice through reflection and learning
- Empathetic
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).
