General Surgery Medical Secretary

The post holder will be required to perform the full range of duties outlined in this Job Description

Plan own day to day tasks and duties.

Undertake routine typing and audio typing of clinical correspondence.

Update pathways in line with RTT guidelines.

Manage Consultant's diaries.

Prioritise results, organise clinical activity and patient admissions.

Liaise with patients, General Practitioners and other Health Boards/Trusts to arrange ongoing treatment and care.

They will maintain waiting lists in adherence with University Health Board (UHB) policy and guidance, deal with patients, relatives, carers and external partners on a regular day to day basis using tact and diplomacy.

The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent typing/keyboard, communication, organisational, clerical and IT skills. They need to be able to work on their own initiative and to work well as a team member. They will work as part of a multi-disciplined team with colleagues from across the organisation and external support services.

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.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Qualifications

Essential: - RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.; - Good standard of education

Desirable: - ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or similar qualification.; - Medical Secretary qualification eg. AMSPAR.

Experience

Essential: - Previous experience in a secretarial role.; - Experience of working in a busy environment.

Aptitude and Ablities

Desirable: - Setting up office systems and the ability to take shorthand.; - Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

Values

Knowledge

Essential: - Comprehensive knowledge of medical/surgical terminology.; - Knowledge of the Welsh PAS (Myrddin) system