At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide secretarial support to Consultant Paediatricians in a busy hospital environment.
- Company: Join the dedicated team at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.
- Benefits: Fixed-term role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply; flexible working environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's healthcare while honing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in secretarial roles and knowledge of medical terminology required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
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To provide a full confidential secretarial service to Consultant Paediatricians and team. Carry out duties as defined by the Service Manager to meet the needs of the service. To manage and prioritise own workload and work independently to defined policies and procedures. This is a fixed-term post for 12 months to cover the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the busy Paediatric Department at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny. It is essential that the post holder is an organised and motivated individual with excellent audio-typing and interpersonal skills, plus a sound knowledge of medical terminology. The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across the department as required.
The successful post holder must be reliable and flexible to meet service needs and used to working in a busy and demanding environment, with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. They will be able to work on their own initiative, exercising judgement to solve any problems arising. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Values
- Able to deal with patients in a sympathetic manner
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
Qualifications – Essential Criteria
- English language GCSE O level or equivalent
- Knowledge of secretarial procedures to level 3 or equivalent
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Qualifications – Desirable Criteria
- AMSPAR Diploma
- CWS, Myrddin and MedSecs knowledge
- RSA III or equivalent
Experience – Essential Criteria
- Working in a secretarial post
Experience – Desirable Criteria
- NHS experience
- MedSec experience
Other – Essential Criteria
- Methodical, able to demonstrate attention to detail
- Reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Team player, but able to work on own initiative
Other – Desirable Criteria
- Able to travel between hospital sites
Aptitude and Abilities – Essential Criteria
- Excellent communication/telephone skills
- Prioritise workload
- Exercising judgement to solve problems
- Ability to work with staff at all levels
Aptitude and Abilities – Desirable Criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Paediatric Medical Secretary in Abergavenny employer: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With a focus on meaningful contributions to public health, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation in the healthcare sector.
Contact Details:
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Recruitment Team
