Main area Dermatology Grade Band 4 Contract 12 months (This post is fixed term for 12 months due to meet the needs of the service) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 050-AC468-0926-A
Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Wrexham Maelor Hospital Town Wrexham Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59
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.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regular
Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
This post is fixed term/Secondment for 12 months due 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.
We are currently looking for an experienced and proactive medical secretary to join the Dermatology Department.
The role requires a medical secretary with experience of working on their own initiative at a senior level and is able to offer a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Consultants and their associated teams. As a senior medical secretary, you will be the first point of contact for patients, doctors and staff throughout the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
This challenging position requires someone who is a team player, flexible, organised and is able to work well under pressure. The successful candidate will need to be an experienced typist, qualified to RSA Typing Level III (or equivalent). This position also requires excellent communication skills, the ability to meet the demands of working in a busy environment and is able to represent the department with due professionalism.
Process documents accurately and efficiently using digital dictation, analogue dictation and as directed by the clinician and will demonstrate self-directed development and practice of patient administrative systems, whilst undertaking tasks that will require the individual to exercise judgement and expertise.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please check your email account regular
Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
- 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
- Management qualification or working towards
- NVQ 3 Customer Service
- ILM Level 2 (or working towards) relevant equivalent qualifcation
- NHS Statutory and Mandatory Training
Experience
- Experience of coordinating administration activities
- Experience of working as a medical secretary
- Experience of organising workload and people
- Previous NHS Experience
Skills
- Advanced typing skills
- Will work unsupervised
- Excellent organisational skills
- Will prioritise own workload
- Minute taking experience
Knowledge
- Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications
- Evidence of Continual Personal Development
- Knowledge of Referral To Treatment process (RTT)
Personal Qualities
- 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 Relevant Requirements
- If required be able to travel between sites if relevant to the demands of a post
- Welsh speaker
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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