Senior Medical Secretary

Colwyn Bay Source: WhatJobs
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Main area Community Paediatrics Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 16 hours per week (Thursday and Friday 08:30-17:00) Job ref 050-AC

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site 204 Abergele Road Town Colwyn Bay Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/ :59

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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 overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self motivated, experienced secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Community Paediatric team.

It is essential that applicants possess a high level of audio typing skills, hold a Medical Secretarial Qualification or have sufficient medical secretarial experience, and are qualified to a minimum of RSA Stage 3 (or equivalent experience).

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 deadline 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.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Medical Secretary Function Provides:

An accurate, confidential and supportive administration service for patients, clinical teams, carers and internal and external agencies (e.g. Local Authority, Third Sector, CAIS) in order to: Provide a safe and efficient patient pathway and provide information and appropriate support to families and carers.

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 and direction of the team dealing with appropriate day to day issues to oversee the smooth running of the department and providing support to the line manager.

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 application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Qualifications

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

Experience

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

Skills

  • Will work unsupervised
  • Minute taking experience

Knowledge, Qualities and Other Relevant Requirements

  • Evidence of Continual Personal Development
  • Good team working ethic
  • Welsh Speaker

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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