Job summary
Neurosciences - Neurology Medical Secretary - University Hospital of Wales
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic medical secretary to join the Neurosciences Neurology Department.
The post holder will provide comprehensive medical secretarial services to Consultants, Nurses and Junior medical staff within the Neurology service.
The post is full time (37.5 hours) and the successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and work well within a team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player with previous medical secretarial/ administration experience, possessing excellent administrative and clerical skills.
Computer literacy is essential for the role, which will include the use of Microsoft Office packages, NHS IT systems and audio/copy typing. A clear understanding of patient confidentiality and being able to work to deadlines is also required. Cross cover across the team/ directorate may also be required at times.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post but not essential; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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 General Education
- RSA 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of secretarial/administrative work
- Demonstrable experience of working in a busy clinical office environment
- Experience of using initiative
- Experience with complex confidential issues
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of multi- disciplinary team working
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software, and email and a range of IT software packages
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- To function efficiently under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Very flexible in approach to work duties
- Adaptable
Desirable
- Proficient in use of NHS Systems
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Neurosciences Experience
- Knowledge of the NHS
Personal Qualitites
Essential
- Approachable, Confident, Perceptive, Committed, Motivated, Team player, Conscientious
Other
Essential
- Ability to work Flexible across different hospitals
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- RSA 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of secretarial/administrative work
- Demonstrable experience of working in a busy clinical office environment
- Experience of using initiative
- Experience with complex confidential issues
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of multi- disciplinary team working
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software, and email and a range of IT software packages
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- To function efficiently under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Very flexible in approach to work duties
- Adaptable
Desirable
- Proficient in use of NHS Systems
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Neurosciences Experience
- Knowledge of the NHS
Personal Qualitites
Essential
- Approachable, Confident, Perceptive, Committed, Motivated, Team player, Conscientious
Other
Essential
- Ability to work Flexible across different hospitals
Desirable
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).
