Assistant Medical Secretary

2 weeks ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary

The post holder will contribute to the provision of healthcare by providing a comprehensive and confidential support secretarial service to the Paediatric Departments at Neath Port Talbot and Morriston Hospitals.

The post holder may be expected to work on other hospital sites to ensure appropriate service cover at all times; this may include cross site working/cross cover with other departments within the Children & Young People Division.

Following appropriate systems, procedures, policies and processes, ensuring efficient and accurate typing skills are performed and that timely communication is carried out to allow the patients to experience a smooth journey at all times.

The post holder will be required to manage their own workload and therefore act independently.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric team. We are looking to recruit 1 x 24 hours post working across two sites (Morriston and Neath Port Talbot Hospital).

Paediatrics is a busy, exciting department constantly developing and improving the service provided to patients. We are looking to engage an Assistant Medical Secretary with sound secretarial and excellent typing skills to join our friendly team and take on this busy and varied post.

The successful applicant will become an integral part of the efficient Paediatric team providing secretarial support to a number of clinical staff.

A sound knowledge of medical terminology and experience in the use of hospital IT systems would be an advantage as well as an understanding of patient pathways. It is preferable that applicants have recent previous experience within a comparable role.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Vocational Qualification Level 3 or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience Good IT/Computer skills Using software packages - Microsoft Word/Excel, Electronic diary, E-mail Audio typing qualification

Desirable

Medical terminology

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working as a secretary Previous experience of working in a medical/NHS administrative environment Previous experience of working as a secretary Previous experience of working with Information technology, IT software & data management Previous experience of Multi-disciplinary team working Previous experience of working in a medical/NHS administrative environment Previous experience of coordinating a wide range of services Previous experience of working with Information technology, IT software & data management

Desirable

Previous experience of working as in a similar environment

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

Communication skills Organisational skills IT skills Maintain confidentiality Able to work effectively within a team

Desirable

Articulate and assertive Decision making skills Ability to speak Welsh

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