Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
The closing date is 10 September 2024
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide medical secretarial support to our North Wales Adult Weight Management Service based in St Asaph.
The main duties of role will involve typing/formatting clinic letters and reports from dictated materials, promptly and efficiently, ensuring accuracy.
Main duties of the job
By the nature of the duties, the post holder will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients/carers/relatives, BCU staff and external organisations with courtesy and discretion. There will be a requirement to work using one's own initiative, efficiently and well organised.
It is essential that candidates have advanced keyboard skills and audio typing/word processing qualifications, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Candidates should also have a good standard of education, excellent communication skills and a knowledge of medical/anatomy terminology
The post holder will also be required to be part of the wider team and assist with the general administrative support to the Weight Management service (to include reception duties and booking patient appointments) as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If 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.
Date posted
27 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
050-AC630-0824
Job locations
Clwyd Alyn Building
72 Ffordd William Morgan
St Asaph
LL17 0AH
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE/O Level English and Mathematics or equivalent - good general level of education oOCR/RSA Text, Audio or Word processing qualification (Level III or equivalent)
Desirable
- oNVQ III oAMSPAR diploma oEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oPrevious medical secretarial experience oAudio typing experience oKnowledge of medical/anatomy terminology oExperience in dealing with members of the public/external clients
Desirable
- oExperience in a health care environment oExperience of clinical governance, audit, quality and risk management
Skills
Essential
- oAdvanced Keyboard skills - able to accurately touch-type 70 wpm or more oGood word processing, database and spreadsheet skills e.g. Word/Excel. oAbility to create presentations e.g. Power point oProven organisational skills including prioritisation oAbility to use a wide range of office equipment oSelf-motivated oExcellent verbal and written communication skills oAble to receive and present information in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- oWelsh speaker. oExperience of electronic information systems e.g. Oracle, PAS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE/O Level English and Mathematics or equivalent - good general level of education oOCR/RSA Text, Audio or Word processing qualification (Level III or equivalent)
Desirable
- oNVQ III oAMSPAR diploma oEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oPrevious medical secretarial experience oAudio typing experience oKnowledge of medical/anatomy terminology oExperience in dealing with members of the public/external clients
Desirable
- oExperience in a health care environment oExperience of clinical governance, audit, quality and risk management
Skills
Essential
- oAdvanced Keyboard skills - able to accurately touch-type 70 wpm or more oGood word processing, database and spreadsheet skills e.g. Word/Excel. oAbility to create presentations e.g. Power point oProven organisational skills including prioritisation oAbility to use a wide range of office equipment oSelf-motivated oExcellent verbal and written communication skills oAble to receive and present information in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- oWelsh speaker. oExperience of electronic information systems e.g. Oracle, PAS
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Clwyd Alyn Building
72 Ffordd William Morgan
St Asaph
LL17 0AH
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Clwyd Alyn Building
72 Ffordd William Morgan
St Asaph
LL17 0AH
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Lead
Jennifer Devin
Jennifer.Devin@wales.nhs.uk
03000854410
Date posted
27 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
050-AC630-0824
Job locations
Clwyd Alyn Building
72 Ffordd William Morgan
St Asaph
LL17 0AH
Supporting documents
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