Support Secretary - Urology Directorate

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers an exciting development opportunity to join the Urology Secretarial team as a Support Secretary.

This fixed term secondment position runs for 12 months and requires the candidate to work between 09:00 and 17:00. Successful applicants must obtain permission from their current line manager prior to applying.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultants and the department as and when needed, including during periods of sickness and annual leave.
• Type and manage correspondence, clinic/ result letters and general correspondence accurately and within departmental time limits.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations and maintain confidentiality.

Language

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

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Knowledge of secretarial procedures and systems, acquired through training and experience to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent.
• Computer literate with excellent Word processing/keyboard skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Studying toward Medical Secretarial Qualification.
• Experience working in a hospital environment.

Experience

• Previous experience in a clerical/secretarial role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and members of the public.
• Experience within the NHS and overall experience.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet delivery requirements.
• Ability to integrate with the existing team and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

We offer a fantastic benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, paid mandatory training, in house programmes, recognised qualification options and professional career pathways. Flexible working and a healthy work life balance are promoted. Occupational health support is provided and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence is planned to support staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.