Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Senior Medical Secretary
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Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Respiratory Team within the Medical Directorate. It is essential that applicants possess a high level of sound typing skills, hold a Medical Secretarial Qualification, and qualify for at least RSA Stage 3 (or equivalent).
Key Responsibilities
- Work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
- Work within time constraints and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate good organizational skills and maintain reliable records.
- Ensure the delivery of a high-quality medical secretarial and administrative service.
- Guide, supervise, and direct the admin team.
- Oversee the smooth running of the department and provide support to the line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- NVQ Business administration L4 or equivalent experience or City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Level 3 Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent medical secretary experience.
- RSA / OCR level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in typing.
- ECDL or equivalent experience.
- Experience of coordinating administration activities.
- Experience of working as a medical secretary.
- Experience of organizing workload and people.
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Desirable criteria
- Management qualification or working towards.
- NVQ 3 Customer Service.
- Previous NHS Experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills.
- Advanced typing skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize own workload.
- Minute-taking experience.
Desirable criteria
- ESR Self-Service (or equivalent experience using it).
- Knowledge of Referral To Treatment process (RTT).
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Good team-working ethic.
- Enthusiasm and commitment.
- Proactive and positive attitude.
- Be innovative to meet the challenges of a changing organisation.
- Customer-focused approach.
Other
Essential criteria
- If required, be able to travel between sites if relevant to the demands of the post.
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Application Information
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