Hywel Dda University Health Board
Senior Medical Secretary in Trauma & Orthopaedics
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About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Team at Glangwili General Hospital.
Application Details
Applications are invited from efficient and suitably qualified individuals for the post of a full-time Band 4 Senior Medical Secretary within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Team based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen on a permanent basis.
Working Hours and Responsibilities
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.
You will undertake a broad range of administrative and secretarial duties, including the receipt and distribution of correspondence, audio transcription, and the preparation of highly sensitive letters and reports, ensuring strict confidentiality is maintained at all times. The role also involves the accurate operation of the Health Board’s patient database systems.
Skills and Requirements
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, alongside a flexible and adaptable approach to an evolving workload. The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and apply tact and diplomacy in a professional healthcare environment is required, as are well-developed communication skills.
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Applicants must possess demonstrable experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email systems. Proven secretarial expertise, including audio typing skills, is required, together with a sound understanding of medical terminology.
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.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
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Our Services
Hospitals
- 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
Other Services
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices)
- Dental practices (including four orthodontic)
- 99 community pharmacies
- 43 general ophthalmic practices
- 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Contact Information
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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