Support Secretary - Acute Child Health

Support Secretary - Acute Child Health

The closing date is 21 May 2026

The Child Health Department is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Support Secretary to support the delivery of services within our department.

The successful post holder will be a highly motivated team player with sound secretarial and administrative skills. Computer literacy and typing experience is essential for the role. You will be self motivated and organised and have a flexible approach to work. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A clear understanding of confidentiality issues and being able to work to deadlines is also required. The role will include general support of typing, audio typing, database work and administrative duties including cover for colleagues within the Child Health Department at times of service need.

If you are interested in joining a highly motivated team that strives to deliver a patient focused, high quality service then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibility of this role is to ensure the organisation and delivery of patient's information to a high standard and in a timely manner.

You will work closely with Consultants and other Medical Staff to provide a comprehensive secretarial service and support the administrative aspects of their role.

You will work as part of an integral secretarial team within a busy department.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level
• ECDL in computer skills or equivalent experience
• Typing Experience
• Knowledge of PMS

Experience

• Experience of working within a patient focused environment
• Experience of working within a team
• Previous NHS experience

Skills

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Knowledge of IT software

Personal Qualities

• Patient, friendly and courteous

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Salary

£26,300 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata