Medical Secretary - Microbiology Department

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Microbiology department for a fixed term (1 year), part time Medical Secretary 22.5 hours based at the Royal Gwent Hospital. We are looking for a team player who enjoys a variation of administrative duties with attention to detail and who can be deadline driven in a pressured environment.

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

Working within Microbiology, providing high quality administrative and secretarial support to both the clinical and the laboratory teams in a timely manner. Administration and secretarial support will enable the smooth running of the department on a day-to-day basis.

To liaise with a wide variety of service users and staff to give information and/or signpost them to the most appropriate member of staff. Co-ordinate Health Protection activities for the department.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.