Cardiac Rehabilitation Secretary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team in Carmarthenshire for a Team secretary. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide general administration support to the multi-disciplinary team.

There is one Full time role available to cover both Prince Philip and Glangwili Hospital or two Part time roles.

The post holder will possess excellent communication skills so as to sensitively handle telephone dialogue with patients and professionals.

The role will involve undertaking all administrative processes associated with patient activity and the post holder must be aware of the highly confidential nature of this role.

You will undertake a wide-range of administrative duties and 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, maintain confidentiality at all times and possess excellent communication skills. RSA II in word processing or equivalent level of knowledge or experience is essential.

Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office software and experience of working with clinicians in a busy healthcare environment would be desirable.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
**Four main hospitals**: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
**Seven community hospitals**: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 19/09/23