Support Secretary - Acute Child Health

Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Employer type NHS

Site Children's Hospital for Wales

Town Cardiff

Salary £24,433 - £26,060 per annum pro rata

Salary period Yearly

Closing 22/12/2024 23:59

Support Secretary - Acute Child Health

Band 3

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services.

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites, and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts, and cultural attractions.

Job overview

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 are 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.

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.

Working for our organisation

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. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Person specification

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

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.