Senior Medical Secretary

Applications are invited for the position of a Band 4 (Miss Hwang) Medical Secretary within the busy Breast Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd.It is essential that applicants hold the relevant qualifications as per the person specifications, previous medical secretarial experience would be desirable as would a high level of audio typing skills and a good telephone manner.The successful candidate must have a good understanding of MS Office applications including Word, Outlook and Excel.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will possess excellent time management skills, be well organised and have the ability to prioritise workload demands to meet strict deadlines whilst producing work to the highest standards.The post holder must also have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, using discretion, judgment and initiative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential together with a keen eye for detail, with the ability to process and generate urgent and routine correspondence.Candidates must be able to maintain patient confidentiality and ensure a high standard of customer care at all times.It is essential that the successful candidate has a flexible approach to work to meet the demands of the service.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf 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 regularly. 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 responsibilitiesTo provide a comprehensive, high quality medical secretarial and administrative service to the consultant their medical team and specialist nursing teams, and other health professionals. To co-ordinate and maintain arrangements to facilitate the patients progression along a defined pathway. To maintain the office organisation and monitor the workload related to the administration team.You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualificationsNVQ Business administration L4 or equivalent experience Or City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Level 3Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent medical secretary experience RSA /OCR level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in typing ECDL or equivalent experienceManagement qualification or working towards NVQ 3 Customer Service ILM Level 2 (or working towards) relevant equivalent qualification NHS Statutory and Mandatory TrainingExperienceExperience of coordinating administration activities. Experience of working as a medical secretary Experience of organising workload and peoplePrevious NHS ExperienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr