Hywel Dda University Health Board
Clinical Secretary in Oncology
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Join our team and play a vital role at the heart of patient care! This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oncology Team at Glangwili General Hospital.
In this rewarding position, you’ll work closely with the department’s medical secretary to deliver a high-quality administrative and secretarial service, supporting clinical staff in providing excellent care. You’ll manage and maintain patient records with accuracy and confidentiality, handling sensitive information such as clinical correspondence and test results with professionalism.
You’ll also have the opportunity to step up and take the lead when needed, providing essential cover in the absence of the medical secretary and ensuring the service continues to run smoothly.
If you’re organised, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference every day.
Working 37.5 hours per week, the successful candidate will be required to support the delivery of a comprehensive and quality secretarial service to the Consultants and their teams and support the Medical Secretaries.
You will undertake a wide-range of duties including receipt and distribution of mail, audio transcription, and the typing of highly sensitive letters and reports, maintaining confidentiality at all times, in addition to operation of the Health Board’s patient database system. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work. You must be able to work on your initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills.
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Experience Requirements:
- Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and E-Mail
- Proven secretarial skills (including audio typing skills)
- Previous experience of medical terminology
Language:
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Hywel Dda University Health Board:
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services.
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We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private, and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our Services Are Provided In:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Sue Roohi
Job title: Medical Secretary Coordinator
Email address: sue.roohi@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01267 283273
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