Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic administrators to join the Metabolic Bone Disease Team as a Secretary. You will be joining a friendly and hardworking team as we expand our fracture liaison service. Our fracture liaison service is well-established and delivers person centered comprehensive management of bone health to patients who have had a fracture. We are looking for a colleague who enjoys team working. You will be providing secretarial support to our Clinical Nurse Specialists.
We are looking to recruit two candidates for this post (2 x 22.5 hours)
Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive administration and secretarial services to Clinical Nurse Specialists in the Self Injection Programme, Fracture Liaison Service and Metabolic Bone Disease Clinic including duties such as answering telephone, taking messages, resolving queries and support projects within the department.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 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.
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
- RSA stage II or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Secretarial experience
- Good understanding of need for accurate data capture and reporting
- Understanding of the Microsoft Office package
Desirable
- NHS administration experience
- Medical secretary experience
- Data entry
- Experience in the use of spreadsheets /databases
Skills
Essential
- Typing and word processing skills
- Excellent communication
- Courteous and helpful manner
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to function efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time on detailed information
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of UHB patient management system
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team and under pressure
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Other
Essential
- Conscientious with good attention to detail
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- RSA stage II or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Secretarial experience
- Good understanding of need for accurate data capture and reporting
- Understanding of the Microsoft Office package
Desirable
- NHS administration experience
- Medical secretary experience
- Data entry
- Experience in the use of spreadsheets /databases
Skills
Essential
- Typing and word processing skills
- Excellent communication
- Courteous and helpful manner
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to function efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time on detailed information
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of UHB patient management system
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team and under pressure
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Other
Essential
- Conscientious with good attention to detail
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).
