Job Description

The Child Health Department is looking to appointment an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to support the delivery of services within our department.The successful post holder will be a highly motivated team player with previous medical terminology experience with sound secretarial and administrative skills. Computer literacy and typing experience is essential for the role. You will be self-motivated and organised and have a flexible approach to work. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A clear understanding of confidentiality issues and being able to work to deadlines is also required. The role will include general support of typing, audio typing, database work and administrative duties including cover for colleagues within the Child Health Department at times of service need.If you are interested in joining a highly motivated team that strives to deliver a patient focused, high quality service then we would like to hear from you.We are looking for individuals who share the core values of our organisation:

• We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
• We trust one another
• We respect each other
• We take personal responsibility
• We treat people with kindness
• We act with integrity

Main duties of the jobThe main responsibility of this role is to ensure the organisation and delivery of patient's information to a high standard and in a timely manner.You will work closely with assigned Consultants and other Medical Staff to provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary service and support the administrative aspects of their role.You will work as part of an integral secretarial team within a busy department.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff 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.DetailsDate posted12 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salaryxc2xa326,928 to xc2xa329,551 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number001-AC078-0525Job locationsChildren's Hospital for WalesHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good standard of education
• RSA Typing/Audio Typing III or equivalent experience
• AMSPAR Dilpoma or equivalent experience

ExperienceEssential

• Significant Medical Eecretary experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Wide understanding of medical terminology

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS
• Knowledge of PMS and other UHB systems

SkillsEssential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Pleasant manner

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good standard of education
• RSA Typing/Audio Typing III or equivalent experience
• AMSPAR Dilpoma or equivalent experience

ExperienceEssential

• Significant Medical Eecretary experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Wide understanding of medical terminology

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS
• Knowledge of PMS and other UHB systems

SkillsEssential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Pleasant manner

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